
Aim & Objectives
Generate reliable Y-STR haplotype frequency estimates for Y-STR haplotypes to be used in the quantitative assessment of matches in forensic and kinship casework.
Assessment of male population stratification among world-wide populations as far as reflected by Y-STR and Y-SNP frequency distributions.
Provision of advanced tools and further resources concerning Y-STRs and Y-SNPs.

Current State of the Database
321,471 Minimal
280,843 PowerPlex Y
261,122 Yfiler
89,577 PowerPlex Y23
89,554 Yfiler Plus
38,089 Maximal
25,835 Y-SNP