Identification of human remains DNA in fly larvae
1 Undergraduate of Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2 Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
3 Departement of Forensic Medicine and Medicolegal, Dr. Soetomo General Hospital/Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Review Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2024, 29(03), 138–144.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2024.29.3.0470
Publication history:
Received on 03 November 2024; revised on 11 December 2024; accepted on 13 December 2024
Abstract:
Forensic entomology, a branch of forensic science, plays a crucial role in criminal investigations. While it is commonly used to estimate the post-mortem interval (PMI), it is also serves as a valuable tool for identifying human remains through DNA analysis, especially when traditional methods are not feasible due to decomposition or other causes factor. Necrophagous species, which act as vectors of DNA by feeding on and colonizing remains, are central to this process This review highlights the significant role of fly larvae in forensic investigations, focusing on their capacity to carry DNA from human remains. By examining existing methodologies, forensic applications, and key insect species, this review emphasizes highlight the growing importance of insects in crime scene investigations and their broader implications for forensic science.
Keywords:
Forensic Entomology; Fly larvae; Human remains; DNA identification; Necrophagous species
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