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Impact of flunitrazepam on Calliphora vicina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) microbiome dynamics

This study explored the effects of flunitrazepam, a benzodiazepine, on the microbiome diversity of Calliphora vicina Robineau‐Desvoidy, 1830 (Diptera: Calliphoridae). By examining the microbial shifts throughout developmental stages, the research contributes valuable data to the ...

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The effects of taphonomic color alteration upon skeletal recovery rates during surface...

Previous research shows that even expert‐level recovery teams can miss osteological evidence. The present research examined recovery rates and distances using dispersed nonhuman (pig [Sus scrofa], white‐tailed deer [Odocoileus virginianus], and mule deer [O. hemionus]) bones with...

Learning to localize image forgery using boundary‐preserving mask R‐CNN

Digital image manipulation is a growing concern in multimedia security. Many existing forgery detection methods struggle with accurately localizing manipulated regions — especially near boundaries — and often fail to generalize across different manipulation types. To address ...

A novel method for extracting forensic evidence from aluminum foil that has been used as...

The "Foil Impressioning" kit is a common lockpicking tool for pin‐tumbler locks. Using this kit includes assembling a shaped and grooved aluminum foil onto a blank key and inserting it into the keyhole. The lock can be opened by jiggling the tool both clockwise and coun...

FHL2 DNA methylation in tooth root surfaces as a tool for age estimation

Age‐at‐death estimation is critical in forensic investigations, particularly for skeletal and dental remains. Accurate age estimation is essential for constructing biological profiles in forensic investigations. DNA methylation, particularly in age‐related genes such as FHL2, has...

Patch‐based latent fingerprint recognition: A novel approach for reliable identification...

Latent fingerprints, that are imperative for forensic investigations, are seldom uplifted perfectly. These unintentional impressions left at crime sites are mostly partial with insufficient features that are not suitable for recognition. Further, the existing acquisition approach...

Correction to “Use of laser‐scanning confocal microscopy in the detection of diagenesis in...

Addressing the mental health needs of non‐sworn crime scene investigators: Vicarious...

Non‐sworn crime scene investigators (CSIs) are routinely exposed to violent and traumatic material, yet their mental health needs remain underrecognized and underserved. This commentary draws on peer‐reviewed literature documenting vicarious trauma, operational stress, and organi...

Vicarious trauma, burnout, psychological flexibility, and self‐care among forensic...

Constant exposure to trauma survivors can cause secondary trauma, also known as vicarious trauma (VT). Previous research revealed that VT affects psychologists and attorneys, although there is limited research pertaining to VT and psychologists who work in the field of law as exp...

Interpretation of bloodstain patterns on fabrics

This study investigates factors causing distortions in bloodstain patterns on various types of fabric that may be present at crime scenes or worn by individuals involved. The aim was to provide a foundation for interpreting bloodstain evidence through visual comparisons. An exper...

Effects of ambient humidity and surface topography on fingermark recovery from PLA 3D...

The increasing accessibility of 3D printing, made possible by the affordability of equipment and materials, has led to its widespread adoption in both domestic and industrial applications, with polylactic acid (PLA) being a commonly used material. The layer‐by‐layer deposition pr...

Evaluation of the metabolites 5‐aminoisotonitazene, 4′‐hydroxy nitazene, N‐desethyl...

Benzimidazole opioids, isotonitazene (ITZ), and metonitazene (MTZ) and their associated metabolites, 5‐aminoisotonitazene (5‐AI), 4′‐hydroxy nitazene (4′‐HN), N‐desethyl isotonitazene (N‐DI), and N‐desethyl metonitazene (N‐DM), were evaluated in human postmortem casework. A total...

Bruises, abrasions, and scars in children aged 4–14 years in Denmark: A comparison between...

Differentiating between abusive and accidental skin lesions in children presents significant challenges. Previous studies of skin lesion patterns have mainly focused on bruises in younger children. In this study, we compare the number, location, and distribution of recent (bruise...

Law enforcement‐associated fatalities: Thirty years of data from the King County Medical...

Tracking law enforcement‐associated fatalities is complicated by an absence of a national database. Death certificates often fail to report deaths due to law enforcement activity. Adopting recommendations by the National Association of Medical Examiners, the present study was con...

Accurately identifying saliva from samples mixed with citric acid‐containing beverages by...

In forensic saliva testing, false negatives of the Phadebas® and false positives of the RSID™‐saliva methods generated by citric acid are critical issues for interpreting the results. Citric acid‐containing beverages, which are typically mixed with forensic saliva samples, may pr...

Using posterior probability informed thresholds to develop best practice recommendations...

MorphoPASSE is a free program that estimates sex based on morphological traits of the innominate, cranium, or a combined set of traits; however, MorphoPASSE does not provide recommendations on which set of traits performs best or recommend a posterior probability (PP) threshold f...

A comparative analysis of accuracy and sensitivity in semen testing: ABAcard p30™, RSID...

Confirmatory semen tests are used to determine the possible presence of semen in an evidence sample. Current test kits target proteins like PSA and semenogelin, but these markers can yield false positive results when identifying potential semen evidence. This study evaluated the ...

Cremation weights for an Italian contemporary sample

The increased demand for the study of cremated remains, combined with their poor state of preservation, presents anthropologists with highly complex and challenging cases. In this context, cremains weight is considered a stable parameter, not influenced by the fragmentation state...

The Education of the Next Generation Forensic Scientist

Free to AAFS members - this webinar offers a comprehensive and engaging roadmap for students pursuing careers in forensic science. By blending historical context, accreditation standards, and practical strategies to help students navigate academic choices and develop essential skills, the viewer will take away tips for the successful transition from academia to a forensic laboratory career.