Objective Mutations of 13 CODIS (Combined DNA Index System) STR core loci in 532 cases of paternity testing were observed in confirming paternity, the mutation rate and the mutation type were studied.

目的观察美国CODIS系统的13个STR基因座在532例认定亲子关系的亲子鉴定案中的基因突变情况，探讨STR基因座突变率及突变类型。

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Through CODIS, investigators can positively identify their suspect in as little as a few hours.

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The CODIS system can also help investigators more easily link a series of crimes to one person as was the case of the recent Long Beach rapist.

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