Beyond simple kinship and identification: aDNA analyses from a 17th-19th century crypt in Germany.
In: Forensic Science International: Genetics, Jg. 53 (2021-07-01), S. N.PAG
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Ancient DNA (aDNA) analysis is a powerful tool in multidisciplinary research on human remains, potentially leading to kinship scenarios and historical identifications. In this study, we present a genetic investigation of three noble families from the 17th to 19th centuries AD entombed in burial crypts at the cloister church of Riesa (Germany). Tests were aimed at identifying anticipated and incidental genetic relationships in our sample and the implications thereof for the assumed identity of the deceased. A total of 17 individuals were investigated via morphological, radiographic and aDNA analysis, yielding complete and partial autosomal and Y-STR profiles and reliable mtDNA sequences. Biostatistics and lineage markers revealed the presence of first to third degree relationships within the cohort. The pedigrees of the families Hanisch/von Odeleben and von Welck were thereby successfully reproduced, while four previously unknown individuals could be linked to the von Felgenhauer family. However, limitations of biostatistical kinship analysis became evident when the kinship scenario went beyond simple relationships. A combined analysis with archaeological data and historical records resulted in (almost) unambiguous identification of 14 of the 17 individuals. • The aim of our study was to test for genetic relationships of three noble families, entombed at the cloister church of Riesa. • We were able to verify and disprove ascribed identities and to elucidate those of so far unknown individuals. • This study highlights the benefits of transdisciplinary research and mutual validation of data on historical human remains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Beyond simple kinship and identification: aDNA analyses from a 17th-19th century crypt in Germany.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Alterauge, Amelie ; Lösch, Sandra ; Sulzer, Andrea ; Gysi, Mario ; Haas, Cordula |
Zeitschrift: | Forensic Science International: Genetics, Jg. 53 (2021-07-01), S. N.PAG |
Veröffentlichung: | 2021 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1872-4973 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.fsigen.2021.102498 |
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