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  • Forensic Science
  • Computational Biology
  • Genetics

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  • Continuous DNA analysis tools are advancing forensic science.
  • Effective software is crucial for accurate DNA profile deduction and sample preselection.
  • Existing probabilistic software requires robust evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Statistefix 4.0, a novel continuous software solution for DNA trace assessment.
  • To evaluate the performance of Statistefix 4.0 against established DNA mixture deconvolution software.
  • To demonstrate the utility of Statistefix 4.0 in routine forensic casework.

Main Methods:

  • Statistefix 4.0 was developed incorporating peak height, degradation, stutter, and allelic drop-in/-out events.
  • Software evaluation involved reference, casework, and artificially generated mixture DNA samples.
  • Deconvolution results were compared with EuroForMix, GenoProof Mixture 3, and STRmix™.

Main Results:

  • Statistefix 4.0 demonstrated comparable success rates to existing DNA mixture analysis software.
  • The software successfully deduced major contributors from high- and low-quality DNA traces.
  • Automated assessment of reference and mixture samples was achieved, highlighting potential benefits for routine casework.

Conclusions:

  • Statistefix 4.0 is a timesaving, robust, and easily implemented software for DNA analysts.
  • The freely available tool supports bulk sample processing and works with various autosomal kits.
  • This inter-laboratory study confirms Statistefix 4.0's potential to enhance DNA trace evaluation in forensic laboratories.