Population genetics in the forensic DNA debate.

doi:10.1073/pnas.89.24.11654

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Population genetics in the forensic DNA debate.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 15 Dec 1992

Weir B S

Abstract excerpt

The use of matching variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) profiles to link suspects with crimes is potentially very powerful, but it has been quite controversial. Initial debate over laboratory procedures has largely given way to debate over the statistical and population genetic issues involve...

Topics

Alleles
DNA Fingerprinting
Forensic Medicine
Gene Frequency
Genetics, Population
Humans
Jurisprudence
Likelihood Functions
Polymorphism, Genetic
Repetitive Sequences, Nucleic Acid

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