The male-specific part of the human Y chromosome is widely used in forensic DNA analysis,
particularly in cases where standard autosomal DNA profiling is not informative. A Y …

The properties of the human Y chromosome–namely, male specificity, haploidy and escape
from crossing over—make it an unusual component of the genome, and have led to its …

In the last year direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic genealogy databases have been used to
identify suspects and missing persons in over fifty cold cases, many of which have been …

Close-kin marriage, by sustaining tightly knit family structures, may impede development.
We find support for this hypothesis using US state bans on cousin marriage. Our measure of …

Short tandem repeat polymorphisms on the male‐specific part of the human Y‐chromosome
(Y‐STRs) are valuable tools in many areas of human genetics. Although their paternal …

Nowadays, the use of Y-chromosome polymorphisms forms an essential part of many
forensic DNA investigations. However, this was not always the case. Only since 1992 have …

Human Y-chromosomes are characterized by nonrecombination and uniparental
inheritance, carrying traces of human history evolution and admixture. Large-scale …

Y-chromosomal haplogroups determined by Y-chromosomal single nucleotide
polymorphisms (Y-SNPs) allow paternal lineage identification and paternal biogeographic …

The Y chromosome is a valuable genetic marker for studying the origin and influence of
paternal lineages in populations. In this study, we conducted Y-chromosomal lineage …

The Y chromosome carries information about the demography of paternal lineages, and
thus, can prove invaluable for retracing both the evolutionary trajectory of wild animals and …