Understanding the variables impacting DNA transfer, persistence, prevalence and recovery
(DNA-TPPR) has become increasingly relevant in investigations of criminal activities to …

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 …

This review paper covers the forensic-relevant literature in biological sciences from 2016 to
2019 as a part of the 19th Interpol International Forensic Science Managers Symposium …

The human microbiome encompasses the fungi, bacteria and viruses that live on, within,
and immediately surrounding the body. Microbiomes have potential utility in forensic science …

Progress in DNA profiling techniques has made it possible to detect even the minimum
amount of DNA at a crime scene (ie, a complete DNA profile can be produced using as little …

Touch DNA is pivotal in forensic science therefore understanding the mechanisms and
variations of deposition and composition of genetic material in touched deposits is essential …

According to the ENFSI guideline on evaluative reports [1], the evaluation of biological
stains, especially traces with a low quantity of DNA, should be carried out considering …

Investigations of many crimes such as robberies, kidnappings, and terrorism are often
associated with the recovery of a paper document which has been written by the perpetrator …

In forensic investigations involving stolen and crashed vehicles, examining airbags for the
presence of saliva is useful strategy in order to try and establish who the driver of the vehicle …

Biological evidence analysis from contact traces is adversely affected by low quantity and
quality of DNA. Proteins in these samples contain potentially individualizing information and …