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    Area of Science:

    • Human genetics
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    Background:

    • Paternity determination is crucial for legal and social structures.
    • Non-paternity events, where a child is genetically unrelated to the presumed father, have been historically understudied.
    • Advances in genetic testing allow for more accurate assessment of biological relationships.

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