Thesis
The establishment of an efficient pipeline, incorporating file type conversion and tree-building software for forensic genetic genealogy in Australia
Masters by Coursework, Murdoch University
2024
Abstract
Forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) has become widespread for consumers worldwide but inevitably comes with ethical concerns. FGG can now be used as an investigative tool to assist with major crimes such as rape, murder, and especially cold cases. FGG is a step forward from previous DNA profiling technology using short tandem repeats (STR). Nowadays, in conjunction with STR profiling, FGG searching is accomplished using single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP). Elsevier, Google Scholar, ProQuest, and Scopus were databases used to search literature. The review aimed to outline the importance of FGG, recognise the gaps in the literature and work on creating a pipeline for Australia. The best software for converting files and comparing law enforcement databases, GEDmatch and GEDmatch Pro, will be assessed on whether there is a difference in the number of matches generated by SNPs and if Geneanet is suitable and proficient as a tree-building software. DNA Painter will create figures for analysis. Laws in place make it difficult to progress in FGG, but more recognition and program testing to establish a pipeline will pave the way for improvement.
Details
- Title
- The establishment of an efficient pipeline, incorporating file type conversion and tree-building software for forensic genetic genealogy in Australia
- Authors/Creators
- Megan Taylor
- Contributors
- Brendan Chapman (Supervisor) - Murdoch University, School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
- Awarding Institution
- Murdoch University; Masters by Coursework
- Identifiers
- 991005687469907891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
- Resource Type
- Thesis
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