Effects of PCR inhibitors on mRNA expression for human blood identification

Deposited biological stains at the crime scene, such as blood, saliva, and semen, are currently subjected to body fluid identification by serological and enzymatic tests as conventional methods. New approaches using messenger RNA (mRNA) have recently been reported as a useful tool in forensic casework [1 –4].

Source: Legal Medicine - April 9, 2018 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Shusaku Matsumura, Aya Matsusue, Brian Waters, Masayuki Kashiwagi, Kenji Hara, Shin-ichi Kubo Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research