Title of article :
Virtual Reference Values for STR Genetic Loci Assignment in Forensic Arenas: A Jordanian-Based Study
Author/Authors :
Khalil, Raed University of Jordan - King Abdullah Second for Information Technology - Computer Science Department, Jordan , Yasin, Salem Hashemite University - Faculty of Science - Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Jordan , Hamad, Maweih Hashemite University - Faculty of Science - Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Jordan , Sharieh, Ahmad University of Jordan - King Abdullah Second for Information Technology - Computer Science Department, Jordan , Al-Jaber, Ahmad University of Jordan - King Abdullah Second for Information Technology - Computer Science Department, Jordan
Abstract :
Short tandem repeat (STR) genetic loci were assigned for use in forensic investigation for the Jordanian population by using a computer program. The program comprised two virtual reference values, the maximum virtual target power of discrimination (VTP_D)_max and the maximum virtual observed heterozygosity (VH_obs)_max. These two virtual reference values prompted the selection of the TH01, FES/FPS, D18S51, and Penta D STR genetic loci from 17 STR genetic loci used worldwide in forensic applications. The four STR genetic loci showed a combined power of discrimination of 0.999987, indicating that these four STR genetic loci are forensically viable for the Jordanian population. This method of utilizing a computer program to assign genetic loci would reduce the time and cost of DNA typing.
Keywords :
Forensic Science , Genetic Loci , Short Tandem Repeat , Virtual Reference Values ,
Journal title :
Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences
Journal title :
Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences
