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  • Population Genetics
  • Bioinformatics

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  • Likelihood ratio (LR) calculation in forensic genetics relies on allele frequency databases.
  • Brazil's admixed population presents challenges in selecting appropriate genetic databases.
  • Existing national and state databases may not be statistically random samples or reflect true genetic substructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of database choice (state-specific, national, international) on LR calculations in Brazil.
  • To assess the effectiveness of different population structure and sample size adjustments.
  • To determine the suitability of national databases for Brazilian forensic cases.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of LR values using state-specific, national, and international databases.
  • Evaluation of two population structure adjustment methods (Wright, Balding and Nichols).
  • Application of two sample size adjustments (Balding size bias correction, minimum allele frequency).

Main Results:

  • National databases with Balding and Nichols adjustment (θ=0.002) yielded lower LRs than state-specific databases in over 50% of simulations.
  • Higher θ values (0.01) in national databases resulted in lower LRs for more than 90% of profiles.
  • State boundaries do not always align with genetic diversity substructures.

Conclusions:

  • National databases can be justified for Brazilian forensic cases when combined with appropriate population structure adjustments.
  • The choice of adjustment method significantly influences LR outcomes.
  • Careful consideration of database selection and statistical adjustments is essential for accurate DNA evidence evaluation.