Native American population data based on the Globalfiler® autosomal STR loci. (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ng, Jillian; Oldt, Robert F.; McCulloh, Kelly L.; Weise, Jessica A.; Viray, Joy; Budowle, Bruce; Smith, David Glenn; Kanthaswamy, Sreetharan
• Is Part Of: Forensic science international. Volume 24(2016:Sep.)
• Page Start: e12
• Page End: e13
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: Forensic genetics -- Periodicals; Génétique légale -- Périodiques; Forensic genetics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 614.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2016.06.014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1872-4973

Abstract

Highlights: The study includes the analysis of 31 Native American tribes. 21 autosomal Globalfiler ® STRs were used in the study. Allele frequency and heterozygosity estimates were generated. Probabilities of identity and paternity exclusion were reported. Abstract: Native American population data are limited and thus impact computing accurate statistical parameters for forensic investigations. Thus, additional information should be generated from geographically representative tribes in North America, particularly from those that are not included in existing population databases for forensic use. The Globafiler ® PCR Amplification kit was used to produce STR genotypic data for 533 individuals who represent 31 Native American tribal populations derived from eight geographically diverse regions in North America. Population genetic estimates from 21 autosomal STRs are reported.