Nuclear mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) segments (NUMTs) were discovered shortly after sequencing the first human genome. They have earlier been considered to represent archaic elements of ancient insertion events, but modern technologies and growing databases mtDNA NUMT sequences confirm that they are abundant some them phylogenetically young. Here, we build upon mtDNA/NUMT review articles published...

Abstract Objectives Human identification systems based on STRs are widely used in human population genetics and forensic analysis. This study aimed to validate the cross-reactivity of three known human-specific STR i.e. GlobalFiler™ PCR Amplification Kit, Investigator 24plex QS PowerPlex® Fusion 6C chimpanzee. Results The present revealed successful amplification 18 loci using 20 system. marker...

Genetic variants on non-recombining DNA and the hierarchical order in which they accumulate are commonly of interest. This variant hierarchy can be established combined with information population geographic origin individuals carrying to find structures infer migration patterns. Further, assigned characterized populations, is relevant forensic genetics, genetic genealogy, epidemiologic studies...

In the last few years, technology has provided new instruments for the three-dimensional analysis of human facial morphology. Currently, quantitative assessments of dimensions, spatial positions and relative proportions of distinctive facial features can be obtained for both softand hard(skeletal and dental) tissues. New mathematical tools allow to fuse digital data obtained from various image ...

The International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG) has established a Paternity Testing Commission (PTC) with the purpose of formulating international recommendations concerning genetic investigations in paternity testing. The PTC recommends that paternity testing be performed in accordance with the ISO 17025 standards. The ISO 17025 standards are general standards for testing laboratories a...

DNA was extracted from human and animal bones recovered from archaeological sites and mitochondrial DNA sequences were amplified from the extracts using the polymerase chain reaction. Evidence is presented that the amplified sequences are authentic and do not represent contamination by extraneous DNA. The results show that significant amounts of genetic information can survive for long periods ...