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 …

Microsatellites have been popular molecular markers ever since their advent in the late
eighties. Despite growing competition from new genoty** and sequencing techniques, the …

The Y chromosome contains the largest nonrecombining block in the human genome. By
virtue of its many polymorphisms, it is now the most informative haploty** system, with …

The DNA Commission of the International Society of Forensic Genetics (ISFG) regularly
publishes guidelines and recommendations concerning the application of DNA …

After opening the first version of an internet-accessible worldwide reference database of Y
chromosome profiles 14 years ago and six years after the last major relaunch the new …

This article reviews what is currently known about short tandem repeat (STR) allelic
sequence variation in and around the twenty-four loci most commonly used throughout the …

The ISFG membership consists of scientists and medical professionals specialized in using
genetic testing for kinship analysis and the individualization of biological material. This …

The Paternity Testing Commission (PTC) of the International Society for Forensic Genetics
has taken up the task of establishing the biostatistical recommendations in accordance with …

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 …

Since the beginning of the nineties the field of forensic Y chromosome analysis has been
successfully developed to become commonplace in laboratories working in crime casework …