Browsing Faculty of Natural Science by Author "D’Amato, Maria Eugenia"
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A comparative ancestry analysis of Y-chromosome DNA haplogroups using high resolution melting
Burrows, Adria Michelle (University of the Western Cape, 2018)The objective of this study is to deduce paternal ancestry using ancestry informative single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) by means of High Resolution Melting (HRM). This was completed by producing a multiplex system that ... -
A dual analysis of the South African Griqua population using ancestry informative mitochondrial DNA and discriminatory short tandem repeats on the Y chromosome
Heynes, Kirstie (University of the Western Cape, 2015)The primary objective of this Masters project was to investigate the maternal ancient substructure of the Griqua population in South Africa. Genetic ancestry was determined by investigating ancestry informative single ... -
A forensic analysis of genetic variation in the Botswana population
Tau, Tiroyamodimo (University of the Western cape, 2016)This thesis has been placed under a long term embargo. Forensic and population genetic parameters were investigated in the Botswana population using autosomal and Y-chromosome short tandem repeat markers. AmpFlSTR Profiler ... -
Forensic identification of six of Tanzanian populations using the extended haplotype markers
Mwema, Hadija Saidi (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of the present study was to evaluate the power of discrimination and genetic (diversity) parameters in the Y chromosome extended haploytpe markers in populations of Tanzania for forensic and populations studies. ... -
Genetic analysis of mitochondrial DNA within Southern African populations.
Brecht, Gadean (UWC, 2020)As human beings we are curious about our origin and ancestry. A curiosity has led to an investigation of human evolution and expansion across the world by means of population genetics and phylo-genetics by evaluating a ... -
Population structure and demographics in Nigerian populations utilizing Y-chromosome markers
Cole-Showers, Curtis Lanre (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Nigeria is peopled by ethnically and linguistically diverse populations of which little were known until the last few millennial. The absence of major natural geographical barrier increases the possibility of the populations ... -
Validation and application of a highly discriminating and rapid 10-locus Y-STR DNA profiling system
Kasu, Mohaimin (University of the Western Cape, 2019)DNA profiling the male specific region on the Y-chromosome is fundamental to forensic practise. Its recognised as a powerful analytical tool for investigation of sexual assault when the DNA evidence is highly admixed. ... -
Y-STR profiling of four South African populations using the University of the Western Cape 10 locus set
Tsiana, Kebareng Jacobeth (University of the Western Cape, 2015)In this study the 10 Y-specific loci of the University of the Western Cape (DYS710, DYS518 385a/b, DYS644, DYS612, DYS626, DYS504, DYS447, DYS447, and DYS481) were analysed in 492 individuals from South African population ...