Abstract
The effectiveness of a rapidly mutating Y-STRs multiplex assay (RM Y-STRs) containing 13 RM Y-STR markers was compared with the AmpFℓSTR™ Yfiler™ PCR Amplification Kit (Yfiler) with conventional Y-STR markers for their efficiency in differentiating males within the same paternal lineage. Samples from 4 generations comprising 16 Dravidian males (15 father-son pairs) were analysed with both assays. Mutations were observed in 3 father-son pairs in the RM Y-STRs profiles while only 2 mutations were observed in the Y-filer profiles. Even though not many mutations were observed as anticipated, this study still emphasised the importance of RM Y-STRs when differentiation between males within the same paternal lineage is required and also indicated the need for mutation rates for different populations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 216-217 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 26 Sept 2019 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |