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SkydancerPlex: A novel STR multiplex validated for forensic use in the hen harrier (Circus cyaneus).
Forensic science international. Genetics - 1 May 2016
van Hoppe Moniek J C, Dy Mary A V, van den Einden Marion, Iyengar Arati
Abstract excerpt
The hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) is a bird of prey which is heavily persecuted in the UK because it preys on the game bird red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus). To help investigations into illegal killings of hen harrier, a STR multiplex kit containing eight short tandem repeat (STR) markers and a chromohelicase DNA binding protein 1 (CHD 1) sexing marker was developed. The multiplex kit was tested for species...
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