This paper presents a review of the literature referring to the estimation of the time of death
(TOD) over nearly 200 years. Emphasis is put on the development of the methods taking …

Throughout the years an increase has been observed in research output on biochemical
markers for determining the postmortem interval (PMI). However, to date, a complete …

The estimation of the time elapsed since death is of paramount importance in the field of
forensic sciences and criminal investigation, owing, among other factors, to the possible …

Accurate estimation of post-mortem interval is of great importance in medico-legal autopsy
cases. The present study is intended to compare the accuracy of estimating post-mortem …

When a capital crime is committed the post-mortem interval (PMI) is of particular importance
in investigating a suspect's alibi in court. A forensic expert can use different methods to …

To observe the temporal shifts of the intestinal microbial community structure and diversity in
rats for 30 days after death. Rectal swabs were collected from rats before death (BD) and on …

Purpose After death, a series of changes occur naturally in the human body in a fairly
regular pattern. These postmortem changes are detectable on postmortem CT scans …

Estimation of postmortem interval is a very important question in some medicolegal
investigations. For the precise estimation of postmortem interval, there is a need of a method …

Accurate postmortem interval (PMI) estimation is critical for forensic investigations, aiding
case classification and providing vital trial evidence. Early postmortem signs, such as body …

Pericardial fluid (PCF) is a well-preserved cadaveric material in cases without structural
damage. The present study investigated fundamental serum components of PCF, including …