Forensic Science International
Volume 118, Issue 2 , Pages 122-125 , 15 May 2001

Application of a Y-STR-pentaplex PCR (DYS19, DYS389I and II, DYS390 and DYS393) to sexual assault cases

Received 2 November 2000 ,Accepted 9 November 2000.

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doi: 10.1016/S0379-0738(00)00481-3

Forensic Science International
Volume 118, Issue 2 , Pages 122-125 , 15 May 2001