National assessment of emergency staff level of practice in the management of forensic evidence
2023
The emergency room is the most likely location where victims of violent crime would be encountered by the healthcare system, as the emergency staff is the first to evaluate the victim or culprit, exposing...
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The potential of using non-coding RNAs in forensic science applications
2023
With the continuous development and integration of molecular biology and forensic science, non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), especially ncRNAs with regulatory functions such as microRNA, long non-coding RNA,...
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Sex estimation from virtual models: exploring the potential of stereolithic 3D crania models for morphoscopic trait scoring
2023
Modern computed tomography (CT) databases are becoming an accepted resource for the practice and development of identification methods in forensic anthropology. However, the utility of 3D models created...
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miR-26a/30d/152 are reliable reference genes for miRNA quantification in skin wound age estimation
2023
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are a class of small non-coding RNAs that exert their biological functions as negative regulators of gene expression. They are involved in the skin wound healing process with a dynamic...
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A forensic case of hydranencephaly in a preterm neonate fully documented by postmortem imaging techniques
2023
The authors present a medico-legal autopsy case of hydranencephaly in a male preterm newborn, fully documented by postmortem unenhanced and enhanced imaging techniques (postmortem computed tomography...
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Combining the third molar mineralization to further improve the accuracy of the Kvaal’s method in dental age estimation of subadults in northern China
2023
The morphological changes based on deposition of secondary dentin and mineralization of the third molar have been proven to be related to chronological age. However, Kvaal’s method on the theory of...
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Risk of occupational infection in forensic workers: a review
2023
The occupational risk of infection in forensic workers is a cause for concern, furthermore in the current context of the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic. In order to characterize this risk,...
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Crimes without a body: reflections on a case series of online crimes
2023
There is a large volume of online crimes. The aim of this work is to reflect on virtual crimes that are apparently different but actually have commonalities. In these cases, the corporeal sphere that...
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Case report of a criminal dismemberment in Northeast Brazil
2021
Several decomposed body parts were received for examination by the Forensic Anthropology section of the Medico-legal Institute of João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. The portions of the lower and upper limbs,...
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Personal identification and missing persons initiatives in Santa Catarina state, Brazil: forensic perspectives from 2019 to 2021
2021
Santa Catarina is a small, developed, and relatively safe state in South Brazil. Despite having positive social economic indicators, it still faces multiple challenges regarding forensic practices for...
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Developmental validation of the novel six-dye GoldeneyeTM DNA ID System 35InDel kit for forensic application
2021
Insertion/deletion polymorphisms (InDels) have been treated as a prospective and helpful genetic marker in the fields of forensic human identification, anthropology and population genetics for the past...
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An inter-laboratory study of DNA-based identity, parentage and species testing in animal forensic genetics
2021
The probative value of animal forensic genetic evidence relies on laboratory accuracy and reliability. Inter-laboratory comparisons allow laboratories to evaluate their performance on specific tests...
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Forensic human image identification using medical indicators
2021
Diseases not only bring troubles to people’s body functions and mind but also influence the appearances and behaviours of human beings. Similarly, we can analyse the diseases from people’s appearances...
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One image is worth more than a thousand words: producing an atlas of medical signs for teaching clinical and forensic toxicology
2021
Clinical and forensic toxicology are critically involved in the acquisition of basic skills to correctly suspect intoxication, collect biological and non-biological materials for toxicological analysis,...
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Methods used in microbial forensics and epidemiological investigations for stronger health systems
2021
This review discusses microbial forensics as an emerging science that finds application in protecting human health. It is important to distinguish naturally acquired infections from those caused by...
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The classification of handwriting features of the Kazakh language written in Latin script
2021
In 2017, the Republic of Kazakhstan began the phased transition of its alphabet from Cyrillic to Latin script. This transition has presented significant challenges to Kazakhstani document examiners,...
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Screening criteria of mRNA indicators for wound age estimation
2021
Wound age estimation is a crucial and challenging problem in forensic pathology. Although mRNA is the most commonly used indicator for wound age estimation, screening criteria are lacking. In the present...
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High-throughput sequencing to evaluate the effects of methamphetamine on the succession of the bacterial community to estimate the postmortem interval
2021
In forensic medical examinations, estimating the postmortem interval (PMI) is an important factor. Methamphetamine (MA) is a synthetic stimulant that is commonly abused, and estimation of the PMI after...
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Epidemio-toxicological profile of suicide cases: analysis from a forensic unit in Brazil
2021
The suicide phenomenon involves complex interactions between psychological, biological, cultural and socio-environmental factors. This study aimed to assess the epidemiological and toxicological profiles...
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Forensic profiling of non-volatile organic compounds in soil using ultra-performance liquid chromatography: a pilot study
2021
Soil is of particular interest to the forensic community because it can be used as valuable associative evidence to link a suspect to a victim or a crime scene. Liquid chromatography is a powerful analytical...
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The Doppelgänger phenomenon and death: a peculiar case of homicide by a subject with first-episode psychosis
2021
The Doppelgänger phenomenon refers to the experience of a direct encounter with one’s self, characteriswed by: (i) the perception of a figure with one’s own identical physical features; or (ii) the...
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Operation makalu air crash: influence of cognitive and human factors on decision-making
2021
Two onboard crew members lost their lives in the fatal Makalu Air Cessna Grand Caravan 208B domestic cargo flight crash on May 16, 2018. The Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) procedure comprises...
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