Virtual Reference Values for STR Genetic Loci Assignment in Forensic Arenas: A Jordanian-Based Study

Short tandem repeat (str) genetic loci were assigned for use in forensic investigation for the jordanian population by using a computer program. the program comprised two virtual reference values, the maximum virtual target power of discrimination (vtp_d)_max and the maximum virtual observed heterozygosity (vh_obs)_max. these two virtual reference values prompted the selection of the th01, fes/fps, d18s51, and penta d str genetic loci from 17 str genetic loci used worldwide in forensic applications. the four str genetic loci showed a combined power of discrimination of 0.999987, indicating that these four str genetic loci are forensically viable for the jordanian population. this method of utilizing a computer program to assign genetic loci would reduce the time and cost of dna typing.