Forensic Science International: Genetics
Volume 4, Issue 2 , Pages 104-110 , February 2010

Characterization of the highly discriminatory loci DYS449, DYS481, DYS518, DYS612, DYS626, DYS644 and DYS710

Received 29 November 2008 ,Revised 10 April 2009 ,Accepted 29 June 2009.

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Forensic Science International: Genetics
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