Forensic Genetics
Genotyping of urinary samples stored with EDTA for forensic applications
Authors: S.H. Zhang S.M. Zhao Z.M. Zhao C.T. Li
Individual identification of urinary samples is necessary when sample switching or handling are suspected during a judicial process. To improve the rate of successful genotyping of urinary samples, we examined the stability of DNA in urinary samples stored for up to 30 days. Urinary samples from 20 healthy individuals (10 males and 10 females) were stored.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.May.10.5
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.May.10.5
Validation of a reaction volume reduction protocol for analysis of Y chromosome haplotypes targeting DNA databases
Authors: C.A. Souza, T.C. Oliveira, S. Crovella, S.M. Santos, K.C.N. Rab�?ªlo, E.P. Soriano, M.V.D. Carvalho, A.F. Caldas Junior, G.G. Porto, R.I.C. Campello, A.A. Antunes, R.A. Queiroz and S.M. Souza
The use of Y chromosome haplotypes, important for the detection of sexual crimes in forensics, has gained prominence with the use of databases that incorporate these genetic profiles in their system. Here, we optimized and validated an amplification protocol for Y chromosome profile retrieval in reference samples using lesser .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(2):
- gmr16029652
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16029652
Human autosomal DNA and X chromosome STR profiles obtained from Chrysomya albiceps (Diptera: Calliphoridae) larvae used as a biological trace
Authors: T.C. Oliveira1,3, A.B.R. Santos2, K.C.N. Rabelo1,3, C.A. Souza3,S.M. Santos3 and S. Crovella1
The use of insects to answer questions in criminal investigations, as well as a combination of forensic genetic techniques to obtain human DNA from the organisms, especially necrophagous dipterians, have gained ground in recent decades among researchers and professionals in this area. The objective of our study was to evaluate.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(4):
- gmr15047622
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr15047622
Genetic analysis of 30 InDel markers for forensic use in five different Chinese populations
Authors: C.T. Li, S.H. Zhang and S.M. Zhao
Allele frequencies of 30 insertion/deletion polymorphism (InDel) markers previously selected and validated for forensic purposes were assessed in 419 unrelated individuals originating from five different populations of P.R. China, including Chinese Han, Chinese Hui, Uighur, Mongolians, and Tibetans. Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 10(2):
- vol10-2gmr1082
- DOI:
- 10.4238/vol10-2gmr1082