STR
Definition
A short tandem repeat region whose variants can be compared using an appropriate typing method. A locus is a specified genomic region. A marker name alone does not establish a person or mixture contribution.
- Context
- Genetic markers
For example, repeat-number variation at selected loci can support genetic comparison while mixture and artefact interpretation remain necessary.
Assay performance, population information and interpretation methods remain necessary.
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