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  • Genomics
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  • Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is increasingly used in forensic investigations.
  • Existing bioinformatics tools for WGS data analysis are often adapted from medical genomics.
  • There is a significant lack of specialized software for analyzing DNA mixtures, particularly from low-quantity samples.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Demixtify, a novel software tool designed for the detection and characterization of DNA mixtures from WGS data.
  • To evaluate the performance of Demixtify across various population groups, sample coverages, and mixture proportions (MPs).

Main Methods:

  • Genetic analyses were performed using WGS data.
  • The study considered a wide spectrum of population groups, sequencing coverages, and mixture proportions.
  • Demixtify was developed and tested to assess its efficacy in mixture detection and MP estimation.

Main Results:

  • Demixtify demonstrates effective detection of DNA mixtures down to 0.01× coverage.
  • The estimation of mixture proportions (MPs) is influenced by the source population.
  • Strategic selection of genetic markers can reduce the impact of population demographics on MP estimation.

Conclusions:

  • Demixtify provides a valuable solution for analyzing complex DNA mixtures in forensic WGS data.
  • While MP estimation is population-sensitive, mixture detection is robust.
  • Marker selection is crucial for accurate MP estimation in diverse populations.