Discrepancies between forensic DNA databases

In this study we present a comprehensive statistical comparison between a number of reference databases used in Sweden and two databases of DNA profiles from casework. Our results show no substantial differences with respect to various measurements of overall discrepancies but reveal significant dif...

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Published in:Forensic science international. Genetics supplement series 2011-12, Vol.3 (1), p.e135-e136
Main Authors: Hedell, Ronny, Nordgaard, Anders, Ansell, Ricky
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Discrepancy
DNA profile
Forensic database
Sweden
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Summary:In this study we present a comprehensive statistical comparison between a number of reference databases used in Sweden and two databases of DNA profiles from casework. Our results show no substantial differences with respect to various measurements of overall discrepancies but reveal significant differences for individual alleles at several loci.
ISSN:1875-1768
1875-175X
DOI:10.1016/j.fsigss.2011.08.068