abstract：:Messenger RNA (mRNA) markers have been extensively investigated for the identification of forensically relevant body fluids and tissues based on their expression profiles among cell types. As products of the backsplicing of pre-mRNAs, circular RNAs (circRNAs) share exonic sequences with their linear counterparts. The ...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Liu B,Song F,Yang Q,Zhou Y,Shao C,Shen Y,Zhao Z,Tang Q,Hou Y,Xie J

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A single gunshot (or multiple) does (do) not necessarily lead to immediate loss of consciousness or rapid neurological deficits, so the victim may be able to repeatedly pull the trigger before achieving the lethal effect. Despite multiple gunshot wounds can lead to the suspicious participation of other person to the d...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Maghin F,Antonietti A,Farina D,Benedetti P,Verzeletti A

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sex estimation is a task of utmost importance in forensic anthropology and bioarcheology. Along with the pelvic bone, the skull is the most important source of sexual dimorphism. On the human skull, the upper third of the face (i.e., the frontal bone) is one of the most significant sexually dimorphic structures useful...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Čechová M,Dupej J,Brůžek J,Bejdová Š,Horák M,Velemínská J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of DNA to determine the ancestry of an individual is becoming more and more important in the areas of forensics. Kidd et al. (Forensic Sci Int Genet 12:215-224, 2014) have been the first to identify and catalog haplotypes, termed as minihaplotypes (1-10-kilobase spans) and microhaplotypes (≤ 200 bp), with pote...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Chen P,Zhu W,Tong F,Pu Y,Yu Y,Huang S,Li Z,Zhang L,Liang W,Chen F

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, blood samples of 984 unrelated Han individuals were collected from Dongfang, Southern China, after informed consent. A total of 29 Y-chromosomal short tandem repeat (Y-STR) were analyzed, including DYF387S1, DYS19, DYS385ab, DYS389I, DYS389II, DYS390, DYS391, DYS392, DYS393, DYS437, DYS438, DYS43...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Zhang J,Mo X,Shang L,Jin X,Chen D,Zhu H,Zhang Y,Kang B,Li W,Ye J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a duo paternity test case to assess the biological relationship between a woman and her female child. After analyzing 57 autosomal and 19 X-chromosomal short tandem repeat loci, mother-daughter exclusions were discovered at four loci, which were all located on chromosome 2. Further testing of whole-genome s...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Chen M,Jiang J,Li C,Ren H,Chen W,Liu Z,Cheng F,Zhao J,Chen T,Chen C,Yan J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As sex estimation is an important step to delineate the biological profile, the development of tools employing anatomical structures which may maintain their integrity even after extreme events, such as the maxillary sinus, become useful for forensic identification. Thus, the aim in the present study was to ...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Farias Gomes A,de Oliveira Gamba T,Yamasaki MC,Groppo FC,Haiter Neto F,Possobon RF

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inferring an unknown DNA's ancestry using a set of ancestry-informative single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in forensic science is useful to provide investigative leads. This is especially true when there is no DNA database match or specified suspect. Thus, a set of SNPs with highly robust and balanced differential...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Hao WQ,Liu J,Jiang L,Han JP,Wang L,Li JL,Ma Q,Liu C,Wang HJ,Li CX

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In many forensic cases, the existence of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an essential factor, and the determination of the survival time is nearly as important as the determination of whether or not a trauma exists. Since it is known that glucose uptake increases in injured brain cells in order to perpetuate the neu...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Oerter S,Förster C,Bohnert M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Y-chromosomal short tandem repeats (Y-STRs) are commonly used to study population histories, discover ancestral relationships, and identify males for criminal justice purposes. Y-STRs being largely in forensic use have low haplotype diversity in some populations and cannot discriminate between paternal male relatives....

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Adnan A,Rakha A,Nazir S,Khan MF,Hadi S,Xuan J

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Performance of PowerPlex Fusion 6C kit (PP F6C) was assessed in 374 unrelated individuals belonging to Madhya Pradesh, an Indian state. The study evaluated the forensic parameters for the loci included in PP F6C Multiplex System. The combined discrimination power (CPD) and combined exclusion power (CPE) were 1 and 0.9...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Dixit S,Shrivastava P,Kumawat RK,Kaitholia K,Dash HR,Sharma H,Choubey G

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original version of this article contained an author name error. In this article, Katrina Madella has been corrected to Katrina Maddela. ...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Bennett L,Oldoni F,Long K,Cisana S,Maddela K,Wootton S,Chang J,Hasegawa R,Lagacé R,Kidd KK,Podini D

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postmortem interrogation of cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIED) in autopsy is not routinely performed. Thus, it remains unclear whether an interrogation might clarify time and cause of death. METHODS:Seventy of 4401 patients (1.6%) undergoing autopsy in 2014 and 2015 presented with a CIED. The exp...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Riesinger L,Fichtner S,Schuhmann CG,Estner HL,Czermak T,Graw M,Fischer F,Lackermair K

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using AGCU Y24 Plus PCR Amplification Kit, 32 Y short tandem repeat (STR) loci were analyzed in 355 unrelated male participants of Meizhou city in Guangdong Province of China. By analyzing 341 different haplotypes, it was found that haplotype diversity (HD) and discrimination capacity (DC) were 0.9995 and 0.9605, resp...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Du W,Wu W,Wu Z,Guo L,Wang B,Chen L

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six synthetic head models wearing ballistic protective helmets were used to recreate two military combat-related shooting incidents (three per incident, designated 'Incident 1' and 'Incident 2'). Data on the events including engagement distances, weapon and ammunition types was collated by the Defence Science and Tech...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Mahoney P,Carr D,Harrison K,McGuire R,Hepper A,Flynn D,Delaney RJ,Gibb I

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Article 25 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (adopted in Nice on 7 December 2000) recognizes and respects the rights of older people to lead a life of dignity and independence and to participate in social and cultural life. It also highlights the importance of prevention and recognition of eld...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Keller E,Santos C,Cusack D,Väli M,Ferrara D,Ludes B,Mangin P,Payne-James JJ,Vieira DN

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the current study was to retrospectively collect dental panoramic radiographs from Somali children living in Finland, to use the radiographic data to develop a new age estimation model based on the model established by Willems et al. (J Forensic Sci 46(4):893-895, 2001), and to compare the age prediction...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Metsäniitty M,Waltimo-Sirén J,Ranta H,Fieuws S,Thevissen P

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In many countries, assessment of legal age, also known as age of majority, has become increasingly important over the years. In China, individuals older than 18 years of age have full capacity regarding civil conduct and can be tried as an adult for criminal charges. Therefore, from a legal point of view, it is crucia...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Chu G,Wang YH,Li MJ,Han MQ,Zhang ZY,Chen T,Zhou H,Guo YC

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexual assault is a complex situation with medical, psychological, and legal aspects. Forensic experts play a major role in terms of forensic and gynecological medical examination and evidence collection in order to maintain the chain of custody. Victims should be examined by a specially trained medico-legal examiner ...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Ludes B,Geraut A,Väli M,Cusack D,Ferrara D,Keller E,Mangin P,Vieira DN

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Electronic control with the CEW (conducted electrical weapon) has gained widespread acceptance as the preferred force option due to its significant injury reduction. However, a CEW application does stress the human body. In the case of the CEW, the human body response is similar to the challenge of physica...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Kunz SN,Calkins HG,Adamec J,Kroll MW

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The allelic frequency distributions and statistical forensic parameters of 26 mini short tandem repeat (mini-STR) loci in a sample of 1575 unrelated individuals from five different Brazilian regions were obtained. All the analyzed loci showed great diversity and were highly informative. The results were compared with ...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Pereira TFC,Malaghini M,Magalhães JCM,Moura-Neto R,Sotomaior VS

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute aortic dissection (AAD) is a clinically "silent," but emergent and life-threatening cardiovascular disease, and hereditary factors play an important etiologic role in the development of AAD. The purposes of this study are to definitize the diagnostic yield of 59 AAD patients, investigate the molecular pathologic...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Zheng J,Guo J,Huang L,Wu Q,Yin K,Wang L,Zhang T,Quan L,Zhao Q,Cheng J

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forensic statistical parameters based on allelic frequencies of commonly used short tandem repeats were estimated for the Han population of Jiangsu province from P.R. China. The 6-dye GlobalFiler™ PCR amplification kit incorporates 21 autosomal STRs, providing reliable DNA typing results with enhanced the power of dis...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Adnan A,Zhan X,Kasim K,Rakha A,Xin XJ

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the fundamental questions in forensic medicine and anthropology is whether or not a bone or bone fragment is human. Surprisingly at times for the extreme degradation of the bone (charred, old), DNA cannot be successfully performed and one must turn to other methods. Histological analysis at times can be propose...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Cummaudo M,Cappella A,Biraghi M,Raffone C,Màrquez-Grant N,Cattaneo C

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Short tandem repeats (STRs) are DNA regions with a variable number of repeated units (2-6 bp) and attractive to genetic application like forensic, population genetics, and anthropological studies. The Huaxia Platinum System allows the multiplex amplification of 23 autosomal STR loci and two gender determination loci. ...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： He G,Wang M,Liu J,Hou Y,Wang Z

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of mandibular measurements for sex determination in a Brazilian population. The sample was composed of 100 mandibles, of which 53 were female and 47 were male, and the average age was 57.03 years. The mandible measurement protocol was composed of 15 measurements, of whi...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Lopez-Capp TT,Rynn C,Wilkinson C,de Paiva LAS,Michel-Crosato E,Biazevic MGH

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The measurement of mast cell tryptase is commonly used to support the diagnosis of anaphylaxis. In the post-mortem setting, the literature recommends sampling from peripheral blood sources (femoral blood) but does not specify the exact sampling technique. Sampling techniques vary between pathologists, and it...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Tse R,Garland J,Kesha K,Elstub H,Cala AD,Ahn Y,Stables S,Palmiere C

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:According to European regulations and the legislations of individual member states, children who seek asylum have a different set of rights than adults in a similar position. To protect these rights and ensure rule of law, migration authorities are commonly required to assess the age of asylum seekers who lack reliabl...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Malmqvist E,Furberg E,Sandman L

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In clinical and forensic practice, fatal thromboembolism is a major problem, particularly in a patient with no pre-existing risk factors. Out of a recent case, we discuss here the criteria for age determination of venous thrombi in a 46-year-old female with concomitant deep vein thrombosis in the common femoral left v...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Maffeis V,Nicolè L,Rago C,Fassina A

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present research is to study the radiographic visibility of the periodontal ligament in third molars from a northern Chinese population to determine if this methodology could be used for the 18-year threshold. A total of 1300 conventional orthopantomograms from 650 males and 650 females of northern ...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Guo YC,Li MJ,Olze A,Schmidt S,Schulz R,Zhou H,Pfeiffer H,Chen T,Schmeling A

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stabbing with a kitchen knife is a common method of homicide in Europe. Serrated knives may leave tool markings (striations) in tissues. Documentation of striations is necessary for their use as forensic evidence. Traditional methods (physical casting and photography) have significant limitations, and micro-computed t...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Stanley SA,Hainsworth SV,Rutty GN

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past, numerous studies have documented the possibility of intraindividual differing appearances of the paired age-marker "medial clavicular ossification" in borderline adults. However, the extent of the divergences is rarely mentioned. Against that the article describes this phenomenon from a large sample of 25...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Rudolf E,Kramer J,Schmidt S,Vieth V,Winkler I,Schmeling A

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial infarctions go along with biomechanical stress, i.e. stretching of muscle fibres, and the expression of certain marker molecules. We tested if two of those markers, endothelin-1 (ET-1) and growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), can be used as immunohistochemical markers for myocardial ischaemia/infarcti...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Falk M,Huhn R,Behmenburg F,Ritz-Timme S,Mayer F

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the cause of death in myocardial ion channel diseases (MICD)-induced sudden cardiac death (SCD) cases is a difficulty in forensic identification practices. The majority of MICD-induced SCD cases would experience lethal ventricular tachyarrhythmia (LVTA) before deaths; thus, confirming the occurrence of LV...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Wu J,Wu Q,Dai W,Kong J,Lv J,Yu X,Wang X,Wang D

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blunt force is a frequently used type of violence especially because it can be performed with basically every object of our daily lives or with bare hands or feet. The injuries and medical consequences have been widely examined, whereas the forces and especially the energies acting on impact have rarely been analyzed....

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Siegenthaler L,Sprenger FD,Kneubuehl BP,Jackowski C

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most fundamental issues in forensic anthropology is the determination of sex and population affinity based on various skeletal elements. Therefore, we compared the sexual dimorphism of the upper facial skeleton from a recent Czech population (twenty-first century) with that of a population from Early Modern...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Bejdová Š,Dupej J,Krajíček V,Velemínská J,Velemínský P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genetic polymorphisms of 21 autosomal short tandem repeat (STR) loci included in the GlobalFiler™ PCR Amplification Kit were evaluated in 3032 unrelated individuals Altay Han of Xinjiang, northwest China. All of the loci reached the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. These loci were examined to determine allele frequenci...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Li X,Li L,Wang Q,Zhang J,Ge W,Bai R,Yu X,Shi M

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analysed 15 autosomal STRs in 200 unrelated individuals (102 males and 98 females) and 17 Y-STRs in 102 unrelated males living in Jharkhand, India, to establish parameters of forensic interest. The examined autosomal STRs revealed high combined power of exclusion (CPE) and combined power of discrimination (CPD) as ...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Imam J,Reyaz R,Singh RS,Bapuly AK,Shrivastava P

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake in the Results section. The correct equation from the cubic regression analysis for male is: Age = 14.408 + 0.475X-0.064X2 + 0.005X3, and for the female is: 18.196-1.637X + 0.204X2-0.005X3. The error doesn't affect the main conclusion. ...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： Zhang K,Dong XA,Fan F,Deng ZH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Aortic rupture or dissection as immediate cause of sudden death is encountered in forensic and clinical autopsy practice. Despite a common denominator of 'sudden aortic death' (SAD), we expect that in both settings the diagnostic workup, being either primarily legal or primarily disease related, differs sub...

journal_title：International journal of legal medicine

authors： de Boer HH,Dedouit F,Chappex N,van der Wal AC,Michaud K

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00