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: Article in 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: Forensic Science International

Vol. 157

Pages: 187-197

ISSN: 0379-0738

Publisher: Elsevier

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Authenticus ID: P-004-MRJ

DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2005.04.002

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 a 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: 11