Probabilistic genotyping

Survey Shows STRmix Has Been Used in 220,000 Cases Worldwide

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Science and technology in New Zealand, Institute of Environmental Science and Research, Probabilistic genotyping, Admissibility, Genotyping

Conducted by New Zealand's Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR), the survey also shows that STRmix evidence was presented in more than 80 successful admissibility hearings worldwide double the survey number reported the year before.

Key Points: 
  • Conducted by New Zealand's Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR), the survey also shows that STRmix evidence was presented in more than 80 successful admissibility hearings worldwide double the survey number reported the year before.
  • Dr. Buckleton notes that STRmix has proven to be highly effective in producing usable, interpretable, and admissible DNA results in a wide range of criminal cases, including violent crime and sexual assault cases.
  • There is also a desire for more advanced probabilistic genotyping and foundational likelihood ratio (LR) training, demonstrating that STRmix users want a more in-depth understanding of STRmix principles.
  • A new version of STRmix, STRmix Version 2.8, was recently launched following nearly a year of extensive development and testing.

STRmix Is Generally Accepted, Scientifically Valid, Arizona Court Rules

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Articles, Academic disciplines, Branches of biology, Forensic genetics, Molecular biology, DNA profiling, Probabilistic genotyping, Forensic science, Workflow, DNA

The court, however, concluded, "the use of probabilistic genotyping, and specifically the software utilized in this case STRmix has been generally accepted in the relevant scientific community of forensic DNA."

Key Points: 
  • The court, however, concluded, "the use of probabilistic genotyping, and specifically the software utilized in this case STRmix has been generally accepted in the relevant scientific community of forensic DNA."
  • Since its introduction in 2012, STRmix has been used successfully in numerous U.S. court cases, including 37 successful admissibility hearings.
  • A new version of STRmix, STRmix v2.7, was introduced in late 2019.
  • Alongside STRmix, FaSTR DNA and DBLR complete the full workflow from analysis to interpretation and database matching.

Colorado Court Affirms Use of Evidence Generated by STRmix

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
Branches of biology, Forensics, Biology, Forensic genetics, Molecular biology, Forensic statistics, DNA profiling, Probabilistic genotyping, Genotyping, DNA

The DNA evidence generated by STRmix indicated "very strong support" for the prosecution's contention that DNA from the defendant, Trinidad Nunez, was present on a handgun linked to distribution of methamphetamine.

Key Points: 
  • The DNA evidence generated by STRmix indicated "very strong support" for the prosecution's contention that DNA from the defendant, Trinidad Nunez, was present on a handgun linked to distribution of methamphetamine.
  • Moreover, "Colorado and other states have determined that probabilistic genotyping software, including STRmix, is reliable and admissible."
  • Since its introduction in 2012, STRmix has been used to interpret DNA evidence in more than 120,000 cases around the world.
  • A new version of STRmix, STRmix v2.7, was introduced late last year.

STRmix Plays Key Role in Chicago Murder Trial

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Friday, November 15, 2019
Branches of biology, Academic disciplines, Biology, Forensic genetics, Forensic statistics, DNA, Molecular biology, DNA profiling, Probabilistic genotyping, Forensic science, Genotyping, Doty

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --STRmix sophisticated forensic software used to resolve mixed DNA profiles previously thought to be too complex to interpret recently played a key role in the trial of a Chicago gang member accused of murdering nine-year-old Tyshawn Lee.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --STRmix sophisticated forensic software used to resolve mixed DNA profiles previously thought to be too complex to interpret recently played a key role in the trial of a Chicago gang member accused of murdering nine-year-old Tyshawn Lee.
  • The prosecution in the case detailed how probabilistic genotyping using STRmix had linked Boone-Doty to DNA evidence found on Tyshawn's basketball.
  • An accomplice of Boone-Doty, Corey Morgan, was also found guilty of the boy's murder in a separate trial.
  • In addition, an updated STRmix Defense Access Policy gives defense legal teams even easier access to STRmix software.