Estimation of population specific values of theta for sequence-based STR profiles

YY Liu, JA Bright, D Taylor, M Kruijver… - Forensic Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
We describe the estimation of θ (theta) values from autosomal STR sequencing data for five
metapopulations. The data were compiled from 20 publications and included 39 datasets …

Population-specific FST values for forensic STR markers: A worldwide survey

J Buckleton, J Curran, J Goudet, D Taylor… - Forensic Science …, 2016 - Elsevier
The interpretation of matching between DNA profiles of a person of interest and an item of
evidence is undertaken using population genetic models to predict the probability of …

Analyzing population structure for forensic STR markers in next generation sequencing data

SE Aalbers, MJ Hipp, SR Kennedy, BS Weir - Forensic Science …, 2020 - Elsevier
Match probabilities calculated during the evaluation of DNA evidence profiles rely on
appropriate values of the population structure quantity θ. NGS-based methods will enhance …

Developing STR databases on structured populations: the native South Siberian population versus the Russian population

LA Zhivotovsky, BA Malyarchuk, MV Derenko… - Forensic Science …, 2009 - Elsevier
Developing a forensic DNA database on a population that consists of local ethnic groups
separated by physical and cultural barriers is questionable as it can be genetically …

Low template STR typing: effect of replicate number and consensus method on genotyping reliability and DNA database search results

CCG Benschop, CP van der Beek, HC Meiland… - Forensic Science …, 2011 - Elsevier
To analyze DNA samples with very low DNA concentrations, various methods have been
developed that sensitize short tandem repeat (STR) typing. Sensitized DNA typing is …

Current methods for statistical and logical estimation of significance of genetic matches might not always be appropriate

Z Beer, S Džijan, D Lauc, K Csete, G Lauc - Periodicum biologorum, 2004 - croris.hr
Background and purpose: Today it is generally accepted that STR sequences can provide
sufficient information to determine identity or paternity in most forensic cases. Elaborate …

On human STR sub-population structure

DJ Rowold, RJ Herrera - Forensic science international, 2005 - Elsevier
This study is an investigation of genetic variation among the CODIS (combined DNA index
system) STR (short tandem repeat) reference collections. The analysis was conducted in two …

[HTML][HTML] Sequence-based US population data for 27 autosomal STR loci

KB Gettings, LA Borsuk, CR Steffen, KM Kiesler… - Forensic Science …, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract This manuscript reports Short Tandem Repeat (STR) sequence-based allele
frequencies for 1036 samples across 27 autosomal STR loci: D1S1656, TPOX, D2S441 …

Population studies on 17 STR loci routinely used in forensic analyses

B Budowle - International Congress Series, 2003 - Elsevier
STR population data are available for 17 loci: CSF1PO, FGA, TH01, TPOX, vWA, D2S1338,
D3S1358, D5S818, D7S820, D8S1179, D13S317, D16S539, D18S51, D19S433, D21S11 …

Analysis of matches and partial-matches in a Danish STR data set

T Tvedebrink, PS Eriksen, JM Curran… - Forensic Science …, 2012 - Elsevier
Over the recent years, the national databases of STR profiles have grown in size due to the
success of forensic DNA analysis in solving crimes. The accumulation of DNA profiles …