Y Chromosome STR Analysis in Forensic Practice
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Currently, the gradual introduction and routine application of validated Y chromosomal STR systems in stain analysis is being experienced. These systems are powerful forensic tools especially for the area of sexual assault evidence and are superior to autosomal systems for two reasons: the differential cell lysis step prior to the PCR is replaced by a sex chromosome selection during PCR and the recognition and interpretation of perpetrator profile(s) is facilitated because a female profile does not occur.
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