DNA Commission of the International Society of Forensic Genetics (ISFG): an update of the recommendations on the use of Y-STRs in forensic analysis

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2006

Authors

Gusmao, L (Author) Other; Butler, JM (Author) Other; Carracedo, A (Author) Other; Gill, P (Author) Other; Kayser, M (Author) Other; Mayr, WR (Author) Other; Morling, N (Author) Other; Prinz, M (Author) Other; Roewer, L (Author) Other; Tyler Smith, C (Author) Other; Schneider, PM (Author) Other

Journal

Title: International Journal of Legal Medicine

Vol. 120

Pages: 191-200

ISSN: 0937-9827

Publisher: Springer Nature

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Authenticus ID: P-004-JVN

DOI: 10.1007/s00414-005-0026-1

Abstract (EN): The DNA Commission of the International Society of Forensic Genetics (ISFG) regularly publishes guidelines and recommendations concerning the application of DNA polymorphisms to the problems of human identification. A previous recommendation published in 2001 has already addressed Y-chromosome polymorphisms, with particular emphasis on short tandem repeats (STRs). Since then, the use of Y-STRs has become very popular, and numerous new loci have been introduced. The current recommendations address important aspects to clarify problems regarding the nomenclature, the definition of loci and alleles, population genetics and reporting methods.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10