Potential Relative Matching
Compare an STR profile against reference profiles to identify individuals whose genetic profiles may be consistent with possible biological relationships.
STRIBE is a DNA analysis platform developed by the Bioinformatics Institute of Kenya (KIBs) for analysing STR profiles, identifying potential genetic relationships, and providing population or tribe predictions from suitable reference data.
A DNA profile can be analysed for more than a single biological relationship. STRIBE provides a computational framework for comparing STR profiles against reference profiles and datasets.
Short Tandem Repeat (STR) profiles contain genetic marker information that can be compared statistically between individuals.
STRIBE extends this type of analysis by providing a platform for profile comparison and computational interpretation. Where suitable reference profiles are available, the system can identify profiles showing genetic similarity consistent with possible biological relationships.
STRIBE can also perform population or tribe prediction using the reference data and statistical model available to the platform.
STRIBE brings DNA profile comparison and computational analysis together in one secure workflow.
Compare an STR profile against reference profiles to identify individuals whose genetic profiles may be consistent with possible biological relationships.
Statistical comparison can be used to investigate relationships such as parent-child, sibling, grandparent and avuncular relationships, depending on the available profiles and markers.
STRIBE can use its reference dataset and statistical model to estimate the population or tribe with which a DNA profile shows the strongest statistical association.
STRIBE can compare an individual's STR profile against profiles in an authorised reference database and flag profiles showing evidence of genetic similarity.
Relationship interpretation depends on the number and quality of markers available, the reference profiles being compared and the statistical model used.
STRIBE uses STR marker information and reference population data to produce a statistical population or tribe prediction.
The analysis compares the individual's profile with the reference dataset used by the platform and identifies the population category with the strongest statistical association.
The result should be understood as a computational prediction based on the reference population—not as a definitive statement of a person's ethnicity, identity, ancestry or cultural affiliation.
The workflow connects laboratory DNA testing with computational profile analysis.
Have your DNA sample collected and analysed to generate a suitable STR profile.
Your genetic marker data is processed into an STR profile suitable for computational analysis.
The profile can be compared with authorised reference data and analysed statistically.
Access your available results through the secure STRIBE results portal.
DNA profiles are sensitive information. STRIBE is designed to separate public information about the service from an individual's private analytical results.
Results can be accessed through an authenticated client workflow rather than being publicly exposed.
A verification step can be used before allowing access to an individual's results.
KIBs reports can provide a controlled route into the secure STRIBE results portal.
Personal DNA results should only be accessible to authorised individuals.
Start with a DNA test at the Bioinformatics Institute of Kenya. Once your DNA profile is available, appropriate STRIBE analysis can be performed where applicable.
STRIBE is a DNA analysis platform developed by the Bioinformatics Institute of Kenya (KIBs). It is designed to analyse STR profiles, compare profiles against authorised reference data and provide statistical predictions from the available dataset.
STRIBE can compare an STR profile with profiles in an authorised reference database and identify profiles showing genetic similarity consistent with possible biological relationships. The strength and interpretation of a relationship depends on the markers and profiles available.
Depending on the available profiles and analytical method, relationship analysis can include parent-child, sibling, grandparent and avuncular relationships.
Tribe prediction refers to a statistical prediction based on the individual's STR profile and the reference population data used by the STRIBE model. It should not be interpreted as a definitive determination of ethnic identity, cultural identity or ancestry.
If you do not already have a suitable STR profile, a DNA test is the starting point. KIBs provides DNA testing services that can generate genetic profiles for appropriate downstream analysis.
STRIBE's online profile analysis should not be presented as a substitute for the formal chain-of-custody procedures required for legal, court or immigration DNA testing. Where a DNA test is required for legal purposes, participants should follow KIBs' formal laboratory collection and identification procedures.
Access the secure STRIBE portal to view available DNA profile analysis and relationship results.