STR profiling
[ɛs tiː ɑːr ˈproʊfaɪlɪŋ]
nounpl: STR profilings
perfil de STR
1. A forensic DNA analysis technique that examines short tandem repeats (STRs) to create a genetic profile for identification purposes
STR profiling is widely used in criminal investigations to match DNA samples found at crime scenes with suspects
O perfil de STR é amplamente utilizado em investigações criminais para combinar amostras de DNA encontradas em cenas de crime com suspeitos
2. A molecular method used in genetics to identify individuals based on variations in repetitive DNA sequences
The laboratory used STR profiling to establish paternity in the legal case
O laboratório utilizou o perfil de STR para estabelecer a paternidade no caso legal
STR profiling is a cornerstone of modern forensic science in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is used by federal police (Polícia Federal) and state forensic institutes. In the USA, the FBI maintains CODIS (Combined DNA Index System), a database of STR profiles used for criminal investigations. This technique has revolutionized criminal justice and paternity testing globally.
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