[HTML][HTML] A global analysis of Y-chromosomal haplotype diversity for 23 STR loci

J Purps, S Siegert, S Willuweit, M Nagy, C Alves… - Forensic Science …, 2014 - Elsevier
In a worldwide collaborative effort, 19,630 Y-chromosomes were sampled from 129 different
populations in 51 countries. These chromosomes were typed for 23 short-tandem repeat (…

Toward male individualization with rapidly mutating y‐chromosomal short tandem repeats

…, D Primorac, GA Purnomo, J Purps… - Human …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Relevant for various areas of human genetics, Y ‐chromosomal short tandem repeats ( Y ‐
STR s) are commonly used for testing close paternal relationships among individuals and …

[HTML][HTML] Validation of a combined autosomal/Y-chromosomal STR approach for analyzing typical biological stains in sexual-assault cases

J Purps, M Geppert, M Nagy, L Roewer - Forensic science international …, 2015 - Elsevier
DNA testing is an established part of the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault.
The primary purpose of DNA evidence is to identify a suspect and/or to demonstrate sexual …

Identification and characterization of novel rapidly mutating Y‐chromosomal short tandem repeat markers

…, C Winkler, I Schulz, L Roewer, J Purps… - Human …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Short tandem repeat polymorphisms on the male‐specific part of the human Y‐chromosome
(Y‐STRs) are valuable tools in many areas of human genetics. Although their paternal …

[HTML][HTML] Refining the Y chromosome phylogeny with southern African sequences

…, S Ni, S Lippold, R Schröder, SW Mpoloka, J Purps… - Human genetics, 2016 - Springer
The recent availability of large-scale sequence data for the human Y chromosome has
revolutionized analyses of and insights gained from this non-recombining, paternally inherited …

Genetic structure and sex‐biased gene flow in the history of southern African populations

…, SW Mpoloka, L Roewer, J Purps… - American journal of …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives We investigated the genetic history of southern African populations with a
special focus on their paternal history. We reexamined previous claims that the Y‐chromosome …

Y-chromosomal analysis identifies the skeletal remains of Swiss national hero Jörg Jenatsch (1596–1639)

…, FJ Rühli, C Papageorgopoulou, J Purps… - Forensic Science …, 2013 - Elsevier
Jörg Jenatsch was a Swiss defender of independence and a fighter for liberty in the 17th
century. With the help of three living male members of the Jenatsch family, we successfully …

[HTML][HTML] A novel MCPH1 isoform complements the defective chromosome condensation of human MCPH1-deficient cells

I Gavvovidis, I Rost, M Trimborn, FJ Kaiser, J Purps… - 2012 - journals.plos.org
Biallelic mutations in MCPH1 cause primary microcephaly (MCPH) with the cellular phenotype
of defective chromosome condensation. MCPH1 encodes a multifunctional protein that …

Evaluation of the IrisPlex eye colour prediction tool in a German population sample

J Purps, M Geppert, M Nagy, L Roewer - Forensic Science International …, 2011 - Elsevier
The prediction of externally visible characteristics like hair, skin and eye colour from
biological material of an individual becomes more and more important in forensic genetics …

Genetic research at a fivefold children's burial from medieval Berlin

…, N Powers, M Geppert, J Zander, J Purps… - Forensic Science …, 2015 - Elsevier
Berlin originated from the two twin cities Berlin and Cölln, which both were founded at the
beginning of the 13th century. However the real date of their foundation as well as the origin of …