A validation study of DNA methylation-based age prediction using semen in forensic casework samples

In forensic science, age prediction has attracted great attention because accurate estimation of the age of a victim, suspect, or unknown individual can provide important clues for investigators to narrow searches and solves crimes [1 –4]. Traditionally, age prediction in forensic science has been performed mainly by examining the morphology of human bones and teeth, but this method is confined to cases where the skeletal remains are present and often requires experienced experts [5,6]. For this reason, many researchers have fo cused on age estimation using fragmentary remains, such as various tissues and bodily fluids found in crime scenes [1,7–9].

Source: Legal Medicine - February 1, 2018 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Jee Won Lee, Chong Min Choung, Ju Yeon Jung, Hwan Young Lee, Si-Keun Lim Source Type: research