Geolocation prediction from STR genotyping: a pilot study in five geographically distinct global populations

• Published in: Annals of human biology Vol. 50; no. 1; pp. 274 - 281
• Main Authors: Arora, Mansi, Dash, Hirak Ranjan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 02.01.2023; Taylor & Francis Group
• Subjects: DNA fingerprinting; Gene Frequency; Genetics, Population; Genotype; geolocation; Humans; Microsatellite Repeats - genetics; Pilot Projects; prediction model; STR; STR; prediction model; DNA fingerprinting; genotype; geolocation

Traditional CE-based STR profiles are highly useful for the purpose of individualisation. However, they do not give any additional information without the presence of the reference sample for comparison. To assess the usability of STR-based genotypes for the prediction of an individual's geoloc...