Microhaplotypes in forensic genetics

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NCJ Number
253976
Journal
Forensic Science International: Genetics Issue: 38 Dated: January 2019 Pages: 54-69
Author(s)
FABIO OLDONI
KENNETH K. KIDD
DANIELE PODINI
Date Published
January 2019
Length
16 pages
Annotation
Since microhaplotype loci (microhaps, MHs) are a novel type of molecular marker of less than 300 nucleotides, defined by two or more closely linked SNPs associated in multiple allelic combinations, the current review describes the features of these multi-SNP markers and documents their value in forensic genetics
Abstract

The review focused on individualization, biogeographic ancestry inference, and mixture deconvolution. Foreseeable applications also include missing person identification, relationship testing, and medical diagnostic applications. The technique is not restricted to humans. (publisher abstract modified)

Grant Number(s)
2017-DN-BX-0164
2015-DN-BX-K023
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Publication Type
Research (Applied/Empirical)
Award
Powerful Forensic Markers Optimized for Massively Parallel Sequencing
Massively parallel sequencing of 89 microhaplotypes for the selection of an operational and effective subset for forensic applications.
Date Published: January 1, 2019

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