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  • Forensic Science
  • Genetics
  • Bioinformatics

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  • Investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) is crucial for forensic identification and disaster victim remains.
  • Next-generation sequencing enables kinship inference via millions of SNPs.
  • Challenges include poor sample quality, high costs, and privacy concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate kinship identification up to the seventh degree using IGG algorithms.
  • To explore workflows for low-quality and low-coverage forensic DNA samples.
  • To assess the impact of site filtering on kinship inference accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Whole genome sequencing data from two southern Chinese Han pedigrees.
  • Downsampling high-coverage data to simulate low-coverage samples.
  • Utilizing IBIS and KING genealogy algorithms with varied parameter settings.
  • Preparing mimic SNP array data for accessibility comparison.

Main Results:

  • Validated kinship identification up to the seventh degree for low-coverage samples.
  • Demonstrated the applicability of selected processing procedures and inference tools.
  • Showcased that strategic site filtering significantly enhances kinship identification accuracy.
  • Confirmed the utility of SNP array data as a more accessible reference.

Conclusions:

  • Selected IGG algorithms and workflows are effective for low-quality forensic DNA.
  • Site filtering strategies are critical for improving accuracy in kinship inference.
  • Further systematic research is needed to solidify these findings for forensic applications.