[Advances in the Application of Forensic Microbiome Analysis in Tissue Source Inference]

Area of Science:

• Forensic Science
• Microbiology
• Genomics

Background:

• Forensic microbiology analyzes microbial evidence in legal investigations.
• Tissue source inference is vital for reconstructing crime scenes.
• Human microbiomes offer tissue-specific and stable markers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review advances in tissue source inference using microbiome analysis.
• To cover technological developments, research trends, and applications.
• To summarize challenges and future prospects in forensic microbiology.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review.
• Analysis of recent technological developments in microbiome analysis.
• Evaluation of research trends and practical applications.

Main Results:

• Microbiome analysis shows promise for tissue source inference due to its specificity.
• Recent advances include improved sequencing technologies and bioinformatics tools.
• The field is expanding with diverse applications in forensic investigations.

Conclusions:

• Microbiome analysis is a valuable tool for tissue source inference in forensic microbiology.
• Further research is needed to address practical challenges and enhance reliability.
• Future prospects include broader application and integration with other forensic techniques.