abstract：:Radiographs of 277 living individuals were assessed via a numerical scoring system to determine the timing of appearance and degree of fusion between the proximal epiphysis of the fifth metatarsal and its diaphysis. The epiphysis was observed to first appear in females at 8 years and 10 years in males and fuse by 14 y...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Davies CM,Hackman L,Black S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability to correctly estimate the sex of skeletal remains is vital in forensic sciences. This article investigates the sexual dimorphism of the human sacro-iliac joint, using geometric morphometric techniques that assess morphological characters better than the traditional approaches for recording outline shapes, ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Anastasiou E,Chamberlain AT

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) poisonings are classically reported in occupational settings. We describe an unusual domestic case of fatal acute poisoning by H(2)S inhalation. A mother and her infant daughter were found dead in the kitchen of their home. The emergency medical team described a strong smell of rotten eggs, su...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Sastre C,Baillif-Couniou V,Kintz P,Cirimele V,Bartoli C,Christia-Lotter MA,Piercecchi-Marti MD,Leonetti G,Pelissier-Alicot AL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complete or incomplete decapitation as a consequence of suicidal hanging is very rare, few cases having been reported in the worldwide literature. Posthanging decapitation is typically related to a drop of several meters. Three cases of complete decapitation and one case of incomplete decapitation by suicidal hanging ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hejna P,Bohnert M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Determining appropriate analytical thresholds (ATs) for forensic DNA analysis is critical to maximize allele detection. In this study, six methods to determine ATs for forensic DNA purposes were examined and compared. Four of the methods rely on analysis of the baseline noise of a number of negatives, while two utiliz...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Bregu J,Conklin D,Coronado E,Terrill M,Cotton RW,Grgicak CM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The estimation of the postmortem interval (PMI) is still one of the most challenging issues in forensic investigations, especially in cases in which advanced transformative phenomena have taken place. The dating of skeletal remains is even more difficult and sometimes only a rough determination of the PMI is possible....

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Lancia M,Conforti F,Aleffi M,Caccianiga M,Bacci M,Rossi R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jet-propelled personal watercraft (PWC) or jet-skis have become increasingly popular. The means of propulsion of PWC, which is a jet of water forced out of small nozzle at the rear of the craft, combined with a high risk of falling off of the seat and into close proximity with the water jet stream, raise the potential...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Freeman MD,Everson TM,Kohles SS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of our study were to investigate the dose-response relationship of the TASER X26 discharge duration in an anesthetized swine model. Fourteen swines were anesthetized and then exposed to TASER X26 discharge for 5 sec (n = 5) or for 10 sec (n = 6). The sham control group (n = 3) was anesthetized and studi...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Park EJ,Choi SC,Ahn JH,Min YG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although it has been generally accepted within the forensic hair community that decompositional changes in the form of an identifiable banding pattern can occur in the root area of hairs after death, little detailed information with regard to this phenomenon is known (e.g., rates at which this occurs and conditions th...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Koch SL,Michaud AL,Mikell CE

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This project evaluated the utility of the frontonasal suture for estimating age at death. Utilizing human remains of known age at death with varying degrees of fusion, curated at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City and the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Alesbury HS,Ubelaker DH,Bernstein R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Larvae and pupae of blow fly species are frequently used in postmortem interval estimation, their age indicating minimum time since death. Most studies have considered age estimation of larvae, neglecting study of pupae. Relative development of external pupal features is useful, but there are also internal changes dur...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Davies K,Harvey ML

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stability of two benzisoxazole antipsychotics was determined in vitro in decomposing porcine blood inoculated with bacteria, utilizing a high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet and fluorescence detection method for drug quantitation. Stability experiments for risperidone and paliperidone were condu...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Butzbach DM,Stockham PC,Kobus HJ,Sims DN,Byard RW,Lokan RJ,Walker GS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The analysis of bloodstain patterns can assist investigators in understanding the circumstances surrounding a violent crime. Bloodstains are routinely subjected to pattern analysis, which is inherently dependent upon the ability of the examiner to locate and visualize bloodstain patterns on items of evidence. Often, t...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Schuler RL,Kish PE,Plese CA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Histopathologic features of New Mexico 2009 H1N1 fatalities have not been representative of those reported nationwide. We retrospectively reviewed medical records of all New Mexico 2009 pandemic influenza A (pH1N1) fatalities (n = 50). In cases in which autopsy was performed (n = 12), histologic sections and culture r...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Brooks EG,Bryce CH,Avery C,Smelser C,Thompson D,Nolte KB

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The male-specific Y-chromosomal short tandem repeat (STR) is a useful tool in forensic casework. The Y haplotype comprised of 16 loci, which is amplified simultaneously by AmpFlSTR(®) Yfiler(TM) PCR kit and provides strong exculpatory evidence in individual identification. We reported a rare Y-STR profile with a null ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ma Y,Kuang JZ,Zhu W,Yang Z,Wang YJ,Nie TG,Li C,Hou YP

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fire debris evidence is collected and stored in a wide range of containers, including various polymer bags. Four different polymer bags have been investigated, including the NYLON, DUO, ALU, and AMPAC bags. The latter is the successor of the Kapak Fire DebrisPAK™. Microscopy and infrared spectroscopy were used to eluc...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Grutters MM,Dogger J,Hendrikse JN

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suicide is an important problem, ranking among the top 10 causes of death for individuals in all ages in developed countries. This article is a retrospective study evaluating suicide cases in Assiut, one of the largest provinces in Egypt, from 2005 to 2009. There were 117 cases, of which involved 68 male victims (58.1...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Abdel Moneim WM,Yassa HA,George SM

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dextromethorphan is a commonly encountered antitussive medication which has found additional therapeutic use in the treatment of pseudobulbar disorder and as an adjunct to opiate use in pain management. Dextromethorphan at high doses has phencyclidine-like effects on the NMDA receptor system; recreational use of high ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Logan BK,Yeakel JK,Goldfogel G,Frost MP,Sandstrom G,Wickham DJ

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postmortem computed tomography (pmCT) and pmCT angiography (pmCTA) provide a minimally invasive method to determine the cause of death. Postmortem image-guided biopsy allows for precise sampling of histological specimens. This case study describes the findings of lethal systemic fat embolism (FE) on whole-body unenhan...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Flach PM,Ross SG,Bolliger SA,Ampanozi G,Hatch GM,Schön C,Thali MJ,Germerott T

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many studies have been published regarding suicidal hanging deaths, and most forensic pathologists and coroners are very familiar with such causes of death. Forensic pathologists are challenged over their rulings regarding manner of death in part because the general public has a limited scope of knowledge. One such ch...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Dean DE,Kohler LJ,Sterbenz GC,Gillespie PJ,Gonzaga NS,Bauer LJ,Looman K,Owens O

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gunshot backspatter comprises biological material expelled backward through bullet entry holes. Crime scene investigators analyze backspatter patterns to infer wounding circumstances. An understanding of the mechanism of backspatter generation, and the relationship between spatter patterns and bullet and tissue charac...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Davidson PL,Taylor MC,Wilson SJ,Walsh KA,Kieser JA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The determination of line crossing sequences between rollerball pens and laser printers presents difficulties that may not be overcome using traditional techniques. This research aimed to study the potential of digital microscopy and 3-D laser profilometry to determine line crossing sequences between a toner and an aq...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Montani I,Mazzella W,Guichard M,Marquis R

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Teeth development is widely used for age estimation in forensic science. The aims of this study were as follows: first, to establish Indian data on canine and first premolar development for age estimation and second, to investigate population differences in teeth development. Orthopantomograms of 340 Indian children a...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Pathak HV,Dixit P,Shrigiriwar M,Bardale R

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent publications from the National Academy of Sciences have called for additional foundational research in the field of firearm and toolmark analysis. We examined test fires from 10 pistol slides with consecutively manufactured breech faces. A total of nine test fires from each pistol slide, for a total of 90 test ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Weller TJ,Zheng A,Thompson R,Tulleners F

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Moderate to high levels of alcohol decrease brain intracellular free magnesium concentration, a factor known to be critical in brain injury. Phosphorus magnetic resonance spectroscopy was used to examine changes to brain free magnesium concentration after blunt cranial trauma in alcohol-intoxicated rats. Rats exposed ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Vink R,Byard RW

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prediction of visible traits from genetic data in certain forensic cases may provide important information that can speed up the process of investigation. Research that has been conducted on the genetics of pigmentation has revealed polymorphisms that explain a significant proportion of the variation observed in human...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Pośpiech E,Draus-Barini J,Kupiec T,Wojas-Pelc A,Branicki W

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several nondestructive and semidestructive analyses were used to discriminate colorless transparent polyethylene bags. Transparent plastic bags made from low-density and linear low-density polyethylene usually contain antiblocking agents to prevent sticking of the film, which makes it difficult to open the mouths of p...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Hashimoto T,Mizuhata M

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven subjects participated in a two-part study to evaluate mouth alcohol dissipation in alcohol positive subjects. In part one, subjects rinsed their mouths with a vodka solution and were breath tested after 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 min intervals. On average, breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) decreased 20.4% (range 3.2-47...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Sterling K

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Habitat selection exploited by Chrysomya albiceps during its initial spread in Northern Italy was analyzed in relation to landscape structure. The results of two short studies and a case report are here discussed. C. albiceps was not found on experimental pig carcasses in the urban area of Pavia. It was missing in the...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Lambiase S,Camerini G

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Illegal trade in snake parts has increased enormously. In spite of strict protection under wildlife act, a large number of snakes are being killed ruthlessly in India for venom and skin. Here, an interesting case involving confiscation of crystallized dried snake venom and subsequent DNA-based species identification i...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Singh CS,Gaur A,Sreenivas A,Singh L

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The quality and efficiency of a standard organic DNA isolation method and a silica-based method using the QIAGEN Blood Maxi Kit were compared to obtain human DNA and short tandem repeats (STRs) profiles from 39 exhumed bone samples for paternity testing. DNA samples were quantified by real-time PCR, and STR profiles w...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Rucinski C,Malaver AL,Yunis EJ,Yunis JJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study extends previous work on the sorption of explosives to the hair matrix. Specifically, we have studied the interaction of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) and triacetone triperoxide (TATP) as a function of chemical pretreatment with acetonitrile, neutral and alkaline hydrogen peroxide, methanolic KOH and potassiu...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Oxley JC,Smith JL,Kirschenbaum LJ,Marimiganti S,Efremenko I,Zach R,Zeiri Y

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal-scavenging alterations on human remains can be mistaken as human criminal activity. A 32-day study, documenting animal scavenging on a human cadaver, was conducted at the Southeast Texas Applied Forensic Science facility, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. A Stealth Cam Rogue IR was positioned nea...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Rippley A,Larison NC,Moss KE,Kelly JD,Bytheway JA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Face recognition systems aim to recognize the identity of a person depicted in a photograph by comparing it against a gallery of prerecorded images. Current systems perform quite well in controlled scenarios, but they allow for none or little interaction in case of mistakes due to the low quality of images or to algor...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Arca S,Campadelli P,Lanzarotti R,Lipori G,Cervelli F,Mattei A

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estimation of the time since death (postmortem interval [PMI]) is one of the most difficult problems in forensic investigations, and many methods currently are utilized to estimate the PMI. The goal of this study was to investigate the changes of attenuated total reflection-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectr...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ke Y,Li Y,Wang ZY

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A screening assay has been developed to provide preliminary individualization of crime scene samples thus eliminating expensive, time-consuming short tandem repeat (STR) profiling of nonprobative samples. High resolution melting performed in a real-time PCR instrument is used to detect the slight melting differences b...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Nicklas JA,Noreault-Conti T,Buel E

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the past 10 years, medical imaging techniques have been increasingly applied to forensic investigations. To obtain histological and toxicological information, tissue and liquid samples are required. In this article, we describe the development of a low-cost, secure, and reliable approach for a telematic add-on for...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ebert LC,Ptacek W,Fürst M,Ross S,Thali MJ,Hatch G

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:When determining an age estimate from adult skeletal remains, forensic anthropologists face a series of methodological choices. These decisions, such as which skeletal region to evaluate, which methods to apply, what statistical information to use, and how to combine information from multiple methods, ultimately impac...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Garvin HM,Passalacqua NV

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We propose a genetic test for full sibship for a pair of carrion flies that could reveal the postmortem relocation of a corpse. A carrion fly larva is sometimes left behind when a corpse is moved. The discovery of full sibling larvae of approximately the same developmental stage at two locations would strongly suggest...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Picard CJ,Wells JD

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ignitable liquid residues recovered from a fire scene will often show signs of weathering as a result of exposure to the heat of the fire. In addition, when the substrate is rich in organic matter, both weathering and microbial degradation may be observed. In this study, 20 μL aliquots of fresh gasoline samples were i...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Turner DA,Goodpaster JV

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00