ReviewThe Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS2020
Forensic DNA Profiling: Autosomal Short Tandem Repeat as a Prominent Marker in Crime Investigation.
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- Analysis and benchmarking of small and large genomic variants across tandem repeats.Nature biotechnology · 2025Article
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- Genetic Polymorphisms and Forensic Parameters of Thirteen X-Chromosome Markers in the Iraqi Kurdish Population.Journal of nucleic acids · 2024Article
- Genetic characteristics of spouse selection based on short tandem repeats in DNA and lunula count on fingertip.Genes and environment : the official journal of the Japanese Environmental Mutagen Society · 2023Article
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- Discrimination of monozygotic twins using mtDNA heteroplasmy through probe capture enrichment and massively parallel sequencing.International journal of legal medicine · 2023Article
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- Whole mitochondrial genomes reveal the relatedness of the browsing ant incursions in Australia.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Application of Microbiome in Forensics.Genomics, proteomics & bioinformatics · 2023Review
- Optimization and Validation of Candida auris Short Tandem Repeat Analysis.Microbiology spectrum · 2022Article
- Opportunity of Next-Generation Sequencing-Based Short Tandem Repeat System for Tumor Source Identification.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Article
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Abstract
Short tandem repeat (STR) typing continues to be the primary workhorse in forensic DNA profiling. Therefore, the present review discusses the prominent role of STR marker in criminal justice system. All over the world, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profiling provides evidence that may be used to convict criminals, as an irrefutable proof of wrongful convictions, invaluable links to the actual perpetrators of crimes, and could also deter some offenders from committing more serious offences. Clearly, DNA profiling tools have also aided forensic scientists to re-evaluate old cases that were considered closed as a result of inadequate evidence. In carrying out this review, a comprehensive electronic literature search using PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar and Google Search were used, and all works meeting the subject matter were considered, including reviews, retrospective studies, observational studies and original articles. Case reports presented here, further demonstrates the crucial role of forensic DNA profiling in mitigating and providing compelling evidence for the resolution of crimes. For case report 1, there was a 100% match between the DNA recovered from the items found in the crime scene, and the suspect's DNA sample collected via buccal swab following 15 STR loci examination. Case report 2 further highlights the indispensable contribution of DNA database in solving crime. Therefore, it has become very necessary for developing countries like Nigeria to develop a national DNA database and make policies and legislatures that will further expand and enable the practice of forensic genetics, particularly DNA profiling.
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