Progress in the implementation of massively parallel sequencing for forensic genetics: results of a European-wide survey among professional users.

ABSTRACT: A European-wide online survey was conducted to generate an overview on the state-of-the-art using massively parallel sequencing (MPS) platforms for forensic DNA analysis and DNA phenotyping among forensic practitioners in Europe. The survey was part of the dissemination activities of the "VISible Attributes through GEnomics - VISAGE" Horizon 2020 funded European research project [30], in preparation of a series of educational training activities. A total of 105 replies from 32 European countries representing participants from police, governmental, academic, and private laboratories providing professional services in the field of forensic genetics were included in the final analysis. Of these, 73% already own an MPS platform or are planning to acquire one within the next 1-2 years. One-thir

SUBMITTER: Gross TE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8205868 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature