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Databases, quality control and interpretation of DNA profiling in the Home Office Forensic Science Service
Author(s) -
Gill Peter,
Evett Ian W.,
Woodroffe Susan,
Lygo Joan E.,
Millican Emma,
Webster Mark
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
electrophoresis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.666
H-Index - 158
eISSN - 1522-2683
pISSN - 0173-0835
DOI - 10.1002/elps.1150120217
Subject(s) - forensic science , forensic genetics , bayesian probability , dna profiling , database , profiling (computer programming) , control sample , computer science , data science , data mining , biology , dna , genetics , artificial intelligence , microsatellite , gene , operating system , allele , food science
The history of DNA profiling in the Home Office Forensic Science Service began with the introduction of multilocus probes into casework in 1986. The use of singlelocus probes was introduced in 1990, supported by databases of three ethnic groups; interpretation is backed up using a Bayesian approach. Databases were compiled using an image analysis computing system. Quality control systems are described, detailing requirements before a sample can be included in the database.