Genes of a Feather Stick Together: Evaluating Linked Markers
New DNA analysis kits used in kinship testing may contain loci that are potentially linked. This project will examine if three pairs of exhibit linkage and explore possible solutions for using these loci more appropriately in kinship testing.
This webinar was presented by the NIJ Forensic Technology Center of Excellence on March 28, 2018.
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Date Published: March 28, 2018
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