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Forensic Genetics
Goal: To support accuracy and reliability in the forensic DNA typing community through the production of reference materials, characterization of forensically relevant genetic markers, and assessment of emerging technologies.
What is NIST doing?
- We conduct research to advance forensic DNA methods, including laying the groundwork for using next generation DNA sequencing for human identification.
- We develop and manufacture physical reference standards that DNA labs across the country and the world use to help ensure reliable results.
Products and Services
Reference Data
- SRD 130 - Short Tandem Repeat Database (STRBase)
Reference Material
Associated Links
- The STR Sequencing Project (STRSeq) * New! *
- STRBase
- Applied Genetics
- U.S. population data for human identification markers
- Forensic DNA Open Dataset
News
NIST Publishes Review of DNA Mixture Interpretation Methods
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published DNA Mixture Interpretation: A Scientific Foundation Review. This draft report, which
Contacts
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