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From: "M True" <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] Interpretation of Results - Help Please
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2005 13:50:54 -0000
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Thanks Ann,

That is very useful advice. Initially I will try Fluxus without the DYS464
info and see if it clarifies the picture at all. I haven't seen the DYS464x
discussions. I'll take a look at the archives.

Thanks again.

John.

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Subject: Re: [DNA] Interpretation of Results - Help Please


> In a message dated 11/06/05 4:11:33 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> writes:
>
> > As you can see, certain elements of the diagram seem straightforward
> > whereas other parts are confusing. This confusion has been caused by
kit numbers
> > 19678, 8703, 21897 and 5979 and is visually represented by the two red
nodes
> > in the diagram. This is because of apparent similarities on the faster
> > mutating makers CDYa, DYS570 and possibly DYS464c.
>
> Using multi-copy markers in Fluxus can be problematical, especially for
> DYS464. Because the results are always given in ascending order, it's not
always
> possible to know which physical location actually changed, which is
crucial for
> a network diagram. Look at kits 19678 and 8703 -- they've both changed
from
> the modal 15,15,17,17 to 15,15,15,17, but you can't tell which 17 (c or d)
> changed to 15. I'd try the Fluxus diagram again without using DYS464 and
see how it
> looks.
>
> Also, Thomas Krahn might be able to advise you whether his DYS464x test,
> which can positively identify the physical location of one of the markers,
would
> clarify things. Have you been following the list discussions about that?
The
> DYS464x test would be a gamble, but Thomas may have enough experience now
to
> give you some odds.
>
> Ann Turner
>
>
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