Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Seismic Response Evaluation of High-Steep Slopes Supported by Anti-Slide Piles with Different Initial Damage Based on Shaking Table Test.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2022

Same author

Efficacy and Safety of Limertinib (ASK120067) in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic EGFR Thr790Met-Mutated NSCLC: A Multicenter, Single-Arm, Phase 2b Study.

Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer·2022

Same author

Molecular-engineered highly photosensitive triarylphosphine oxide compounds for apoptosis imaging and selectively inducing apoptosis of tumor cells by photodynamic therapy.

Biomaterials science·2022

Same author

Protective effect of ovalbumin-flavonoid hydrogel on thrombolytic activity and stability of nattokinase.

Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)·2022

Same author

The Influence of Self-Esteem and Psychological Flexibility on Medical College Students' Mental Health: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Frontiers in psychiatry·2022

Same author

Is There a Better Biomaterial for Dental Implants than Titanium?-A Review and Meta-Study Analysis.

Journal of functional biomaterials·2022

Same journal

Aptamer-based CRISPR-Cas12a fluorescent biosensors for serum biomarker detection.

The Analyst·2026

Same journal

A two-step centrifugal microfluidic platform for semi-automated IGRA detection of tuberculosis based on chemiluminescence.

The Analyst·2026

Same journal

On-site rapid identification of animal and plant creams <i>via</i> 2D FeB nanozyme-based colorimetric sensors.

The Analyst·2026

Same journal

Sensitive detection of aflatoxin B1 using a dual-mode fluorescent aptasensor based on cascade signal amplification.

The Analyst·2026

Same journal

Deep learning-enabled microfluidic digital PCR platform for efficient seven-color quantification.

The Analyst·2026

Same journal

Monitoring food spoilage biogenic amines utilizing a blue-emitting fluorescent ionic liquid.

The Analyst·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 2, 2025

Optimized Bone Sampling Protocols for the Retrieval of Ancient DNA from Archaeological Remains

Optimized Bone Sampling Protocols for the Retrieval of Ancient DNA from Archaeological Remains

Published on: November 30, 2021

Advances in fingermark age determination techniques.

Hongyu Chen¹, Mi Shi, Rongliang Ma

¹Research Center for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, Beijing Key Laboratory for Bioengineering and Sensing Technology, School of Chemistry and Biological Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing 100083, China. zhangmeiqin@ustb.edu.cn.

|November 3, 2020

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Determining the age of fingermarks is challenging due to many influencing factors. Recent advancements focus on physical and chemical changes for more precise age estimation in forensic science.

More Related Videos

Application of DNA Fingerprinting using the D1S80 Locus in Lab Classes

Application of DNA Fingerprinting using the D1S80 Locus in Lab Classes

Published on: July 17, 2021

Enhanced Genetic Analysis of Single Human Bioparticles Recovered by Simplified Micromanipulation from Forensic ‘Touch DNA’ Evidence

Enhanced Genetic Analysis of Single Human Bioparticles Recovered by Simplified Micromanipulation from Forensic ‘Touch DNA’ Evidence

Published on: March 9, 2015

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 2, 2025

Optimized Bone Sampling Protocols for the Retrieval of Ancient DNA from Archaeological Remains

Optimized Bone Sampling Protocols for the Retrieval of Ancient DNA from Archaeological Remains

Published on: November 30, 2021

Application of DNA Fingerprinting using the D1S80 Locus in Lab Classes

Application of DNA Fingerprinting using the D1S80 Locus in Lab Classes

Published on: July 17, 2021

Enhanced Genetic Analysis of Single Human Bioparticles Recovered by Simplified Micromanipulation from Forensic ‘Touch DNA’ Evidence

Enhanced Genetic Analysis of Single Human Bioparticles Recovered by Simplified Micromanipulation from Forensic ‘Touch DNA’ Evidence

Published on: March 9, 2015

Area of Science:

Forensic Science
Analytical Chemistry

Background:

Fingermarks are crucial for personal identification in forensics.
Current visualization methods struggle with fragmentary or deformed latent prints.
Age determination of fingermarks is an emerging area of research.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in fingermark age determination techniques.
To discuss factors influencing fingermark aging.
To summarize methodologies for estimating fingermark age.

Main Methods:

Classification of advanced methods into physical and chemical characteristic modifications.
Analysis of five key variables affecting fingermark aging.
Detailed summary of photography, optical, microscopy, electrochemical, vibrational spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry (MS) techniques.

Main Results:

Fingermark age estimation is complex due to variables like donor, deposition, substrate, environment, and revealing methods.
Advanced methods offer more precise age determination compared to traditional approaches.
Various analytical techniques provide different insights into fingermark degradation.

Conclusions:

Accurate fingermark age determination remains a significant challenge in forensic science.
Continued research into physical and chemical aging processes is essential.
Developing robust and reliable age estimation techniques is critical for forensic applications.