A capillary electrophoresis method for identifying forensically relevant body fluids using miRNAs

Body fluid identification (BFID) can be of importance during the course of an investigation and in the courtroom. Determining the origin of a stain may provide probative information about the events that took place during the commission of a crime. Current methods for BFID such as chemical tests, microscopy, enzymatic activity, and immunological tests do not offer the level of specificity or sensitivity required by the forensic field, and results from these methods are often subject to doubt [1 –5].
Source: Legal Medicine - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Source Type: research