Commentary on: Thompson WC. Uncertainty in probabilistic genotyping of low template DNA: a case study comparing STRmix™ and TrueAllele™. J Forensic Sci. 2023;68 (3):1049–63. doi: 10.1111/1556‐4029.15225.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Kalafut, Tim; Curran, James M.; Coble, Michael D.; Buckleton, John
- Source
- Journal of Forensic Sciences. Jan2024, Vol. 69 Issue 1, p371-377. 7p.
- Subject
- *SCIENTIFIC knowledge
*DNA
*DNA fingerprinting
*DNA analysis
- Language
- ISSN
- 0022-1198
This document provides an analysis of DNA evidence using the STRmix™ software. It explores the effects of adding a third contributor to the DNA profile and the implications for likelihood ratios (LRs). The document also addresses the issue of reporting LRs below 1 and the potential consequences of presenting multiple LRs to the court. The authors stress the importance of following scientific standards and avoiding bias in the analysis process. They suggest that analyzing low-information content profiles may not be necessary in certain cases. The document acknowledges the contributions of experts in the field. [Extracted from the article]