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Repetitive Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and Human Genome Variation: A Concise Review Relevant to Forensic Biology

NCJ Number
114108
Journal
Journal of Forensic Sciences Volume: 33 Issue: 5 Dated: (September 1988) Pages: 1111-1126
Author(s)
J C S Fowler; L A Burgoyne; A C Scott; H W J Harding
Date Published
1988
Length
16 pages
Annotation
The various classes of human repetitive deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) are described, with particular emphasis being given to their variations in the human genome. The significance of this information to forensic science is discussed. (Author abstract)