DescriptionThe various applications of microbial testing in forensic human identity testing demonstrate that the scope of microbial forensics is in fact much broader than its definition suggests. The human body consists of ten times more bacterial cells than human cells, all of which make up the human microbiome. The human microbiome is highly complex and is able to provide forensic signatures that are distinct and variable between individuals. Similar to human DNA, human microbes are constantly shedding and can be traced to identify people involved in various types of criminal activity. Microbes from different areas of the body can be investigated based on the type of crime and the type of evidence present at the crime scene.
NoteWinner: Second Place, 2022 Paul Robeson Library Undergraduate Research Award.
CollectionCamden Library Undergraduate Research Award Collection
Organization NameRutgers University. Libraries
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