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Forensic anthropology and molecular biology: independent or Forensic anthropology and molecular biology: independent or complementary sciences in forensic dentistry? An overview

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences, 2016
Human identification is currently one of the most outstanding areas of Forensic Sciences. Forensic anthropology is a branch of the Forensic Sciences concerned with the application of general anthropological knowledge and methods to the process of law ...
Ricardo Henrique Alves da Silva, Rogério Nogueira de Oliveira   +1 more
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Recent advances in forensic anthropology [PDF]

Forensic Sciences Research, 2018
Douglas H. Ubelaker
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Forensic anthropology casework from Switzerland (Bern): Taphonomic implications for the future

Forensic Science International: Reports, 2021
Retrospective, observational studies of forensic casework enhance knowledge on topics such as postmortem interval (PMI) estimations and search strategies.
Lara Indra, Sandra Lösch
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Virtual anthropology: a preliminary test of macroscopic observation versus 3D surface scans and computed tomography (CT) scans

Forensic Sciences Research, 2021
Virtual anthropology (VA) is based on applying anthropological methods currently used to analyse bones to 3D models of human remains. While great advances have been made in this endeavour in the past decade, several interrogations concerning how reliable
Claudine Abegg, Ilaria Balbo, Alejandro Dominguez, Silke Grabherr, Lorenzo Campana, Negahnaz Moghaddam   +5 more
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Craniofacial photographic superimposition: New developments

Forensic Science International: Synergy, 2019
Craniofacial superimposition is a technique used in the field of forensic anthropology to assist in the analysis of an unknown skull. The process involves superimposing an image of the recovered skull over an ante mortem image of the suspected individual.
Douglas H. Ubelaker, Yaohan Wu, Quinnlan R. Cordero   +2 more
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Fetal sex determination in light of interdisciplinary current studies: a forensic anthropological approach

Journal of Contemporary Medicine, 2020
Aim: In this study, it was aimed to highlight the situation and importance of fetal sex determination in the context of forensic anthropology. Suggestions have been made about the development of this subject with current approaches and interdisciplinary ...
Özlem Mehder
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Forensic imaging: a powerful tool in modern forensic investigation

Forensic Sciences Research, 2022
Forensic imaging is a non-invasive examination process during the forensic investigation. It is mainly used in forensic pathology as an adjunct to the traditional autopsy.
Min Zhang
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Contributions of pathological alterations to forensic anthropology interpretation

Jangwa Pana, 2014
Pathology plays a key role in various aspects of interpretation within forensic anthropology.  These contributions include observations of the effects of pathological conditions and using them to facilitate identification efforts.
Douglas H. Ubelaker
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From Bones to Identification: Addressing the Current Gaps and Challenges in Ecuadorian Forensic Anthropology

Forensic Sciences
Forensic anthropology, a specialized branch of biological anthropology, plays a crucial role in the identification of human remains, particularly when conventional methods such as fingerprinting are not applicable. In Ecuador, its relevance has increased
Antony Cevallos
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Identification of the deceased: Use of forensic anthropology at Cape Town’s busiest medico-legal laboratory

Forensic Science International: Reports, 2019
South Africa is faced with a serious issue of unidentified human remains. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of anthropological analysis on local death investigations and case resolution for the busiest medico-legal laboratory within Cape ...
Athi Baliso, Chandra Finaughty, Victoria E. Gibbon   +2 more
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