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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Science
    • Toxicology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Differentiating drowning from post-mortem submersion is a persistent challenge in forensic investigations.
    • Decomposed remains complicate the identification of the cause of death.
    • The diatom test is a key diagnostic tool in suspected drowning cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review recent technological advancements in forensic diatom testing.
    • To evaluate the application and value of emerging diatom analysis approaches in forensic medicine.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of recent scientific literature on forensic diatom testing technologies.
    • Analysis of the diagnostic utility of novel diatom detection and identification methods.

    Main Results:

    • Recent research has focused on improving the sensitivity and specificity of diatom testing.
    • New techniques offer enhanced capabilities for identifying diatoms in various biological samples.
    • The application value of these developing approaches in forensic medicine is significant.

    Conclusions:

    • Technological progress in forensic diatom testing is enhancing its reliability.
    • Emerging methods hold substantial promise for improving the accuracy of drowning diagnosis in forensic practice.
    • Continued research is vital for optimizing diatom analysis in complex forensic cases.