Y-STR Profiling is a Unique and Valuable Tool in Forensic Investigation
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 2 No. 4(Autumn) (2012),
21 March 2013
,
Page 143-147
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v2i4(Autumn).3626
Abstract
Background: Y-STR profiling is an important branch of DNA Fingerprinting that links male individuals from the same paternal lineage. When this technology arose, it increases the types of forensic applications which can be solved via DNA Profiling.Case Presentation: In this report, three cases have been discussed through presenting their scenario, clarifying the circumstances in which DNA samples were analysed, and interpreting the results in which Y-STR profiling plays the main role in solving the clue of those challenging cases creating a unique and valuable tool in forensic investigations.
Conclusion: Y-STR Profiling can be employed as an investigative tool presenting solutions for solving several mysterious forensic cases.
- Forensic Investigation
- Identification
- Paternity
- Y-STR Profiling
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