Naslov
Identification of war victims from mass graves in Croatia, Bosnia and Hercegovina by the use of standard forensic methods and DNA typing

Autori
Primorac, Dragan ; Anđelinović, Šimun ; Definis- Gojanović, Marija ; Drmić, Irena ; Režić, Boja ; Baden, Michael M. ; Kennedy, Mitchell A. ; Schanfield, Moses S. ; Skakel, Stephen B. ; Lee, Henry C.

Izvornik
Journal of forensic sciences (0022-1198) 41 (1996), 5; 891-894

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Forensic science ; Pathology and biology ; Human identification ; DNA ; Genetic typing ; War ; Mass graves

Sažetak
The postmortem remains of sixty-one war victims were excavated from 6 mass graves in Bosnia and Herzegovina one and a half years after interment. Using standard identification methods, including the matching of medical and dental records, the recognition of distinguishing characteristics such as the use of clothing and belongings, and video superimposition, 35 persons were identified. For the remaining 26 persons identification efforts continue. DNA typing was performed at the HLA DQA1 locus and five PM system loci. Results from DNA typing were confirmed by other methods. DNA profiles of family members of 150 missing persons are now being developed using the 6 loci. These DNA profiles will then be compared with those generated from the bone and teeth remains of the unidentified victims.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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