Table 1.

Summary of differences for Forensic DNA Analysis and Forensic Genetic Genealogy.

	Forensic DNA Profiling	Forensic Genetic Genealogy
DNA markers	Short Tandem Repeats (STRs)	Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)
Region of Genome	Non-coding region	Coding region
Number of Markers	16–27	>10,000 for targeted SNP kits, >600,000 for SNP microarrays
Current Technology	PCR Amplification and Capillary Electrophoresis	Next Generation Sequencing, Whole Genome Sequencing, Targeted SNP Kits
Data File Generated	Electropherogram	FASTQ
Databases Searched	National (criminal) DNA Databases	Genetic Genealogy Databases (approved for Law Enforcement Use)