Body fluid and body tissue identification are important in forensic science as they can
provide key evidence in a criminal investigation and may assist the court in reaching …

In recent years, several studies have analyzed the composition of the male genital tract
microbiota and its changes in infertility or in different situations associated with infertility. The …

Research question The semen harbours a diverse range of microorganisms. The origin of
the seminal microbes, however, has not yet been established. Do testicular spermatozoa …

The human oral microbiome has primarily been studied in clinical settings and for medical
purposes. More recently, oral microbial research has been incorporated into other areas of …

Saliva is a common body fluid with significant forensic value used to investigate criminal
cases such as murder and assault. In the past, saliva identification often relied on the α …

There is a growing focus on understanding the role of the male microbiome in fertility issues.
Although research on the bacterial communities within the male reproductive system is in its …

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) environmental
contamination occurs through droplets and biological fluids released in the surroundings …

Sexual assault offences are one of the most serious crimes committed against a person,
typically rank only second to homicide, and represent one of the major challenges in …

Microbial communities present in body fluids can assist in distinguishing between types of
body fluids. Metagenomic studies have reported bacterial genera which are core to specific …

Vaginal fluid analysis plays a crucial role in sexual assault investigations. However, vaginal
fluid found at crime scenes is usually subject to a certain duration of exposure. This study …