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Geographical and linguistic structure in the people of Kenya demonstrated using 21 autosomal STRs.
Forensic science international. Genetics - 1 Jul 2021
Muinde Jane Mbithe, Chandra Bhanu Devi R, Neumann Rita, Oduor Richard Okoth, Kanja Wangu, Kimani Joseph Kagunda, Mutugi Marion W, Smith Lisa, Jobling Mark A, Wetton Jon H
Abstract excerpt
Kenya is a diverse and populous nation that employs DNA evidence in its criminal justice system, and therefore requires reliable information on autosomal STR allele frequency variation across the country and in its many ethnic groups. In order to provide reference data and to assess population structure, we analysed the 21 autosomal STRs in the GlobalFiler multiplex in a sample of 510 indigenous Kenyans...
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