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  • Forensic microbiology
  • Microbiome research
  • Molecular biology

Background:

  • Microorganisms are increasingly used in forensic medicine for various applications.
  • Current forensic microbiology methods lack standardization, leading to reproducibility issues.
  • Low-quality forensic samples exacerbate reliability problems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and discuss the standardization of forensic microbiological analysis.
  • To address challenges like batch effects and inter-laboratory differences.
  • To enhance the reliability and evidential value of forensic microbiology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of domestic and international research.
  • Analysis of practical experiences in forensic microbiology.
  • Discussion on standardization protocols and challenges.

Main Results:

  • Advances in detection technologies enable wider forensic applications.
  • Lack of standardization significantly impacts result reproducibility.
  • Standardization is essential for reliable forensic microbiological analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Standardizing forensic microbiological analysis is critical.
  • Improved standardization will enhance the reliability of forensic investigations.
  • This review aims to promote the adoption of standardized methods.