Probabilistic genotyping is the use of statistical methods and mathematical algorithms in DNA Profiling.
It may be used instead of manual methods in difficult situations, such as when a DNA sample is very small or includes a mixture of multiple individuals' DNA.
[1] Probabilistic genotyping, unlike traditional methods, avoids the need for subjective judgment.
[1] The reliability of the method has been questioned by some defense lawyers because the source code of some probabilistic genotyping programs is proprietary.
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