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Forensic STR Loci and Schizophrenia: An Exploration of Implications for Forensic Applications and Genetic Privacy.
Genes - 27 Nov 2024
Yang Qi, Yang Chun, Hua Zhiqi, Shen Qi, Chen Anqi, Ba Huajie, Zhang Suhua
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Short tandem repeat (STR) loci are widely used in forensic genetics for identification and kinship analysis. Traditionally, these loci were selected to avoid medical associations, but recent studies suggest that loci such as TH01 and D16S539 may be linked to psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia. This study explores these potential associations and considers the privacy implications...
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