DNA-based paternity testing in Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical Academy of Bialystok, Poland

Rocz Akad Med Bialymst. 2002:47:287-93.

Abstract

Results of 255 disputable paternity cases analysed with the use of DNA techniques were reviewed. Probability calculations based on population data has been generated to demonstrate the usefulness of STR multiplex systems for forensic analysis in paternity determination.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • DNA Fingerprinting*
  • DNA Primers / analysis
  • Forensic Medicine / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Paternity*
  • Poland
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tandem Repeat Sequences*

Substances

  • DNA Primers