Abstract
The interpretation of multilocus STR profiling is a complex task that requires a high degree of expertise due to the high number of variables that can affect a biological and analytical process like this.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide guidelines to categorize the mixtures using a discrete system and select those in the white area to produce a profile for reporting and/or comparing.
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Luque, J.A. (2012). Interpretation Guidelines for Mixed-STR Multilocus Electrophoretic Profiles. In: Alonso, A. (eds) DNA Electrophoresis Protocols for Forensic Genetics. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 830. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61779-461-2_15
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