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DNA forensics
The application of the science of DNA to analyze evidence involved in criminal and civil litigation.
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Of the same substance or structure throughout; homogeneous; having a marked resemblance or likeness; of a like nature or kind.
Simple sequence repeats (SSR)
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A sequence consisting largely of a tandem repeat of a specific k-mer (such as (CA)15). Many SSRs are polymorphic and have been widely used in genetic mapping.
Short tandem repeat (STR) typing
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DNA analysis method which targets regions on the chromosome which contain multiple copies of an identical DNA sequence in succession.
Short tandem repeats (STR)
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Multiple copies of a short identical DNA sequence arranged in direct succession in particular regions of chromosomes.
Signal to noise ratio
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A measure of signal strength relative to background noise.
Sequencing
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Determination of the order of base sequences in a DNA molecule.
