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Developing wildlife forensic tools is challenging. This study presents a validated short tandem repeat (STR) profiling system for Eurasian badgers, offering a framework for similar wildlife forensic applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Wildlife Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Developing short tandem repeat (STR) profiling systems for wildlife forensics faces challenges due to difficulties in obtaining population data and a lack of species-specific guidelines.
  • Existing wildlife STR profiling systems often lack comprehensive validation and population data crucial for forensic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a robust STR profiling system for the Eurasian badger (Meles meles) suitable for forensic identification.
  • To establish a methodological framework for developing wildlife forensic STR profiling systems.

Main Methods:

  • Ten polymorphic STR loci were selected for Eurasian badgers based on Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and fragment size.
  • Each locus underwent rigorous validation, including reproducibility, inheritance, species specificity, DNA template concentration, and environmental exposure testing.
  • Allele frequencies were analyzed across 20 populations to assess population substructure and inbreeding.

Main Results:

  • All ten selected STR loci demonstrated reliable and reproducible results under optimized amplification conditions.
  • Population genetic analyses revealed significant substructure and inbreeding, which were accounted for in forensic calculations.
  • The developed system achieved a high average probability of identity (PI(ave)) of 2.18 x 10(-7).

Conclusions:

  • A validated STR profiling system for Eurasian badgers has been successfully developed, meeting forensic requirements.
  • The methodology provides a transferable framework for creating similar forensic tools for other wildlife species.
  • This work addresses critical gaps in wildlife forensic science, particularly in marker validation and population data analysis.