Frequency of Y-chromosome STRs using PowerPlex® Y23 System in Iraqi population

Abstract Background Y-chromosome STRs are valuable in the forensic identification of male DNA from sexual assault cases, and they are used to link families through genetic genealogy. Materials and methods For Y-STR analysis, 1032 male blood samples were used in this study, direct PCR technique was u...

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Main Authors: Hanan K. Mahmood, Nadia F. Salman, Khalifa M. Salih, Dhurgham H. Hasan, Mohammed M. Al-Zubaidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-05-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41935-020-00186-3