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A forensic analysis of genetic variation in the Botswana population
(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 ...
The evaluation of Y-STR loci for use in forensics
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The aim of this study was to investigate the forensic usefulness of various Y-chromosome short tandem repeat loci among South African sub-populations. Three different sets of Y-chromosome short tandem repeat loci were ...
Validation and application of a highly discriminating and rapid 10-locus Y-STR DNA profiling system
(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. ...