The Y chromosome as the most popular marker in genetic genealogy benefits interdisciplinary research

F Calafell, MHD Larmuseau - Human genetics, 2017 - Springer
The Y chromosome is currently by far the most popular marker in genetic genealogy that
combines genetic data and family history. This popularity is based on its haploid character …

Mitochondrial DNA in forensic use

D Syndercombe Court - Emerging Topics in Life Sciences, 2021 - portlandpress.com
Genetic analysis of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) has always been a useful tool for forensic
geneticists, mainly because of its ubiquitous presence in biological material, even in the …

Genetic identification of putative remains of the famous astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus

W Bogdanowicz, M Allen, W Branicki… - Proceedings of the …, 2009 - National Acad Sciences
We report the results of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA analyses of skeletal remains
exhumed in 2005 at Frombork Cathedral in Poland, that are thought to be those of Nicolaus …

In the blood: the myth and reality of genetic markers of identity

MA Jobling, R Rasteiro, JH Wetton - The Impact of Diasporas, 2018 - taylorfrancis.com
The differences between copies of the human genome are very small, but tend to cluster in
different populations. So, despite the fact that low inter-population differentiation does not …

Mitochondrial DNA, a powerful tool to decipher ancient human civilization from domestication to music, and to uncover historical murder cases

M Merheb, R Matar, R Hodeify, SS Siddiqui… - Cells, 2019 - mdpi.com
Mitochondria are unique organelles carrying their own genetic material, independent from
that in the nucleus. This review will discuss the nature of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) and its …

Forensic science

TA Brettell, JM Butler, R Saferstein - Analytical chemistry, 2005 - ACS Publications
This applications review aims to present a concise survey of articles appearing in
publications that primarily appeal to forensic practitioners. With this objective, we have …

Molecular, forensic and haplotypic inconsistencies regarding the identity of the Ekaterinburg remains

A Knight, LA Zhivotovsky, DH Kass… - Annals of Human …, 2004 - Taylor & Francis
Background: A set of human remains unearthed near Ekaterinburg, Russia has been
attributed to the Romanov Imperial Family of Russia and their physician and servants. That …

Индивидуализация человека и идентификация личности: молекулярная биология в судебной экспертизе

ПЛ Иванов - Вестник Российской академии наук, 2003 - elibrary.ru
" Геномная" дактилоскопия" открыла уникальные возможности для судебной медицины
и криминалистики. Словом, ныне этот метод признан одним из самых выдающихся …

Genetic genealogy comes of age: perspectives on the use of deep‐rooted pedigrees in human population genetics

MHD Larmuseau, A Van Geystelen… - American Journal of …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
In this article, we promote the implementation of extensive genealogical data in population
genetic studies. Genealogical records can provide valuable information on the origin of DNA …

Genetic identification in the 21st century—current status and future developments

R Decorte - Forensic science international, 2010 - Elsevier
In 2010, it is the 25th anniversary of the first paper describing the genetic identification of
human individuals by DNA fingerprint analysis. Since then DNA analysis has become a …