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Estimating Y-STR allelic drop-out rates and adjusting for interlocus balances.
Forensic science international. Genetics - 1 May 2013
Andersen Mikkel Meyer, Mogensen Helle Smidt, Eriksen Poul Svante, Olofsson Jill Katharina, Asplund Maria, Morling Niels
Abstract excerpt
Y chromosome short tandem repeats (Y-STRs) are valuable genetic markers in certain areas of forensic case-work. However, when the Y-STR DNA profile is weak, the observed Y-STR profile may not be complete--i.e. locus drop-out may have occurred. Another explanation could be that the stain DNA did not have a Y-STR allele that was detectable with the method used (the allele is a 'null allele'). If the Y-STR profile...
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