Using DNA in Paternity Testing by Identifying 16 STR Loci with Chromosomal Positions

Abstract

Paternity cases arise as a result of major issues between married couples, as women may have a sexual partner in their lives, resulting in a child who is not her husband’s son. This case is being investigated using Short Tandem Repeat (STR) analysis, which is commonly utilized in paternity cases to identify the biological father. STR analysis is based on 16 STR loci that are discovered on chromosomes, as well as the length of each locus.