Short tandem repeats are the gold standard for human identification but are not informative
for forensic DNA phenoty** (FDP). Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as genetic …

DNA-based prediction of externally visible characteristics has become an established
approach in forensic genetics, with the aim of tracing individuals who are potentially …

Designed as an accessible introduction to basic scientific principles and their application in
professional practice, Forensic Biology provides a concise overview of the field. Focusing …

Aim To improve the 7-plex system to predict eye and skin color by increasing precision and
detailed phenotypic descriptions. Methods Analysis of an eighth single nucleotide …

Results Blue eye color was observed in 44.7%, brown in 29.6%, and intermediate in 25.7%
participants. Prediction accuracy expressed by the AUC was 0.966 for blue, 0.913 for brown …

DNA-based prediction of hair morphology, defined as straight, curly or wavy hair, could
contribute to an improved description of an unknown offender and allow more accurate …

Predicting phenotypes from DNA has recently become extensively studied field in forensic
research and is referred to as Forensic DNA Phenoty**. Systems based on single …

DNA profiling is a key tool for forensic analysis; however, current methods identify a suspect
either by direct comparison or from DNA database searches. In cases with unidentified …

With recent advances in DNA sequencing technologies it has become feasible and cost
effective to genotype larger marker sets for forensic purposes. Two technologies that make …

Genetic variation in melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) is a known contributor to disease-free
red hair in humans. Three loss-of-function single-nucleotide variants (rs1805007, rs1805008 …