Forensic DNA Profiling applies bioinformatics and genomic technologies to human identification and forensic investigations.
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DNA fingerprinting and individual identification using genetic markers
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Analysis of short tandem repeats (STRs) and SNP-based profiling
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Kinship and paternity testing
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Forensic analysis from degraded or low-quality DNA samples
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Development of population-specific allele frequency databases
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Statistical models for match probability and evidence evaluation
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Integration of sequencing technologies into forensic workflows
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Human ancestry inference and biogeographical analysis
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Ethical, legal, and privacy considerations in forensic genomics