Population analysis of African Y-STR profiles with UniQ TYPER™ Y-10 genotyping system. (December 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: D'Amato, Maria Eugenia; Kasu, Mohaimin
• Is Part Of: Forensic science international. Volume 6(2017)
• Page Start: e84
• Page End: e85
• Publication Date: 2017-12
• Subjects: Y-STRs -- Multiplex -- South Africa -- Forensic genetics -- Africa; Forensic genetics -- Periodicals; Forensic Genetics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2017.09.048
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1875-1768

Abstract

Abstract: The Y-STR prototype UniQ Typer™ Y-10 was tested in 957 males from 8 South African ethnic groups. The overall DC = 0.909, and DC = 1 in three groups implies an important capacity to resolve the male component(s) of sexual assault evidence. This prototype offers an invaluable feature in a country with the highest rape incidents in the world. In addition, the kit shows potential for genealogical and population studies.