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233654  |
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Title: |
GeneMarker® HID: A Reliable Software Tool for the Analysis of Forensic STR Data
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Journal: |
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume:56 Issue:1 Dated:January 2011 Pages:29-35 |
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Author(s): |
Mitchell M. Holland, Ph.D., M.Sc.; Walther Parson, Ph.D. |
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Date Published: |
January 2011 |
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GeneMarker® HID was assessed as a software tool for the analysis of forensic short tandem repeat (STR) data and as a resource for analysis of custom STR multiplexes. |
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Abstract: |
The software is easy to learn and use, and includes design features that have the potential to reduce user fatigue. To illustrate reliability and accuracy, STR data from both single-source and mixture profiles were analyzed and compared to profiles interpreted with another software package. A total of 1898 STR profiles representing 28,470 loci and more than 42,000 alleles were analyzed with 100 percent concordance. GeneMarker HID was also used to successfully analyze data generated from a custom STR multiplex, with simplified and rapid implementation. Finally, the impact of the user-friendly design features of the software was assessed through a time scale study. The results suggest that laboratories can reduce the time required for data analysis by at least 25 percent when using GeneMarker HID. (Published Abstract)
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Main Term(s): |
Criminology |
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Index Term(s): |
Computer aided operations; Computer software; DNA fingerprinting; Efficiency; Forensic sciences; Instrument validation; Investigative techniques |
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Publisher: |
http://www.wiley.com |
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Page Count: |
7 |
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Article |
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Report (Study/Research) ; Test/Measurement |
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Language: |
English |
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Country: |
United States of America |
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To cite this abstract, use the following link: http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=255590 |
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