Updating data on the genetic identification of bone remains of victims of the Spanish Civil War

In this study, we present our experience in the genetic identification of skeletal remains recovered from graves of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and posterior dictatorship (until 1970s). Up to now, we have carried out the genetic analysis of more than 500 human remains from graves located in the Spanish territory, particularly from the northern half. Autosomal STRs, Y-STRs, X-STRs and/or mtDNA were studied in order to establish kinship relationship with presumptive relatives and reach a successful identification of the unknown remains.

Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series - October 21, 2019 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Miriam Baeta, Carolina Nu ñez, Caterina Raffone, Eva Granizo, Leire Palencia-Madrid, Sergio Cardoso, Francisco Etxeberria, Lourdes Herrasti, Marian M. de Pancorbo Source Type: research