This paper assesses the use of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for forensic analysis. It demonstrates that relatively small arrays of approx. 50 loci are comparable to existing short tandem repeat (STR) multiplexes. A quantitative test, however, is a prerequisite for mixture interpretation. In addition, as the mixture proportion becomes low, it will be necessary to distinguish between the allele and background. Relatively small biallelic arrays are also suitable to distinguish between closely related individuals such as brothers.
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Peter Gill
Received: 11 May 1999 / Accepted: 27 September 1999
About this article Cite this articleGill, P. An assessment of the utility of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for forensic purposes. Int J Leg Med 114, 204–210 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004149900117
Issue Date: April 2001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004149900117
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