Abstract: Methods useful for multiplex amplifying a plurality of loci or genetic systems comprise at least two loci. The at least two loci may be selected from the group consisting of D9S302, D22S683, D18S535, D3S2387, D4S2366, D5S1719 and D7S1804 loci. In another embodiment, preferably at least two loci comprise complex tandem repeat (CTR) sequences. The methods, kits, compositions and ladders disclosed herein are useful for analyzing human samples, as well as samples from other species. Analysis includes parentage, forensic, tissue origin, sample origin and genetic relatedness studies.

Abstract: A method of ensuring that each newborn infant is identified at birth and maintaining the correct newborn and mother pairing at least until discharge of the mother and child. The method involves genotyping the infant and/or birth mother at one or more times.

Abstract: The present invention describes a process of DNA typing performed on human specimens utilizing a specific multiplex reaction which amplifies GATA short tandem repeats in the loci D18S535, D22S683, and D9S302 for the purpose of producing STR genotypes which may be used for identification purposes. This multiplex is an improvement over existing multiplex amplifications for STR typing in that it possesses an extremely high individualization potential for forensic studies and power of exclusion for parentage testing.