Interpreting simple STR mixtures using allele peak areas.

doi:10.1016/s0379-0738(97)00174-6

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Interpreting simple STR mixtures using allele peak areas.

Forensic science international - 9 Jan 1998

Gill P, Sparkes R, Pinchin R, Clayton T, Whitaker J, Buckleton J

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Although existing statistical models can interpret mixtures qualitatively based upon the alleles present, the use of automated sequencers opens the opportunity to take account of quantitative aspects embodied by the peak area. One step in understanding simple mixtures consisting of just two donor...

Topics

Alleles
DNA
DNA Primers
Genetic Markers
Genotype
Humans
Likelihood Functions
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Polymorphism, Genetic
Repetitive Sequences, Nucleic Acid

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