[Y-chromosome analysis].
After initially slow progress in identifying DNA polymorphisms on the non recombining part of the human Y chromosome, a large number of polymorphic markers are now available to define individual or population-specific haplotypes or haplogroups. Among them the Y-chromosomal STRs (Short Tandem Repeats) have been increasingly used over the past few years for the study of human evolution as well as for human identification in forensic case-work and paternity testing. After a brief summary of the features of such markers, this paper deals with some applications of the Y-STR haplotyping.
Institut de Médecine Légale, 11, rue Humann, 67085 Strasbourg Cedex.
Christine
C
Keyser-Tracqui
Bertrand
B
Ludes
D041322:Chromosomes, Human, Y / Q000235:genetics*; D004247:DNA / Q000235:genetics; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D019143:Evolution, Molecular; D018732:Forensic Anthropology / Q000379:methods; D005819:Genetic Markers; D006239:Haplotypes / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018895:Microsatellite Repeats; D010334:Paternity
D005819:Genetic Markers; D004247:DNA