Distinguishing genetically between the germlines of male monozygotic twins.

Identification of the potential donor(s) of human germline-derived cells is an issue in many criminal investigations and in paternity testing. The experimental and statistical methodology necessary to work up such cases is well established but may be more challenging if monozygotic (MZ) twins are in...

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Main Authors: Michael Krawczak, Bruce Budowle, Jacqueline Weber-Lehmann, Burkhard Rolf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-12-01
Series:PLoS Genetics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1007756