Oral and skin microbiome as potential tools in forensic field
The interest in the analysis of the human microbiome for personal identification purposes is based on the microbial diversity amongst individuals. The oral cavity hosts one of the most diverse and abundant microbial communities in the human body; the skin instead is a complex living ecosystem with unique microbial niches at different sites. Both skin and oral microbiomes are highly individual and relatively stable over time. As saliva and skin debris are often found at crime scenes, the analysis of their microbiome may represent a potential tool for personal identification.
Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Flavia Lovisolo, Nengi Ogbanga, Giulia Sguazzi, Filippo Ren ò, Mario Migliario, Andrew Nelson, Noemi Procopio, Sarah Gino Source Type: research