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Oral microbiome dynamics in Postmortem Interval estimation: research standards and guidelines

Data publikacji: 04.06.2025

Archiwum Medycyny Sądowej i Kryminologii, 2025, Vol. 75 (1), s. 48-55

https://doi.org/10.4467/16891716AMSIK.25.004.21539

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Aleksandra Haenel
Katedra Medycyny Sądowej, Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu,
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Tomasz Grzybowski
Katedra Medycyny Sądowej, Zakład Genetyki Molekularnej i Sądowej, Wydział Lekarski, Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
, Polska
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Katarzyna Skonieczna
Katedra Medycyny Sądowej, Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu,
, Polska
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Tytuły

Oral microbiome dynamics in Postmortem Interval estimation: research standards and guidelines

Abstrakt

Determination of the postmortem interval (PMI) is a crucial aspect of forensic investigations as it verifies an alibi or narrows down suspects. Nevertheless, PMI estimation remains one of the most challenging problems in forensic science. Currently used methods are influenced by various biotic and abiotic factors affecting decomposition. Thus, determining the time of death largely depends on the skills and experience of the forensic experts. Consequently, currently used procedures are prone to inaccuracies. Lately, gut microbiome analysis has proven useful in determining the time of death. Furthermore, emerging evidence indicates that profiling the oral microbiome may also provide valuable insights into PMI estimation. In this review, we examine published reports on oral microbiome and highlight the methodological limitations that diminish their scientific value. Therefore, we summarize the research standards and guidelines for oral microbiome studies to enhance the accuracy and reproducibility of PMI studies. Consequently, standardization of this type of research could lead to the development of innovative approaches that may be implemented into routine forensic genetics practice.

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Informacje: Archiwum Medycyny Sądowej i Kryminologii, 2025, Vol. 75 (1), s. 48-55

Typ artykułu: Oryginalny artykuł naukowy

Tytuły:

Angielski: Oral microbiome dynamics in Postmortem Interval estimation: research standards and guidelines
Polski: Zmienność mikrobiomu jamy ustnej w określaniu czasu zgonu: standardy i rekomendacje badawcze

Autorzy

Katedra Medycyny Sądowej, Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu,
Polska

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6228-6460

Tomasz Grzybowski
Katedra Medycyny Sądowej, Zakład Genetyki Molekularnej i Sądowej, Wydział Lekarski, Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
, Polska
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6228-6460 Orcid
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Katedra Medycyny Sądowej, Zakład Genetyki Molekularnej i Sądowej, Wydział Lekarski, Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Mikołaja Kopernika
Polska

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5788-9398

Katarzyna Skonieczna
Katedra Medycyny Sądowej, Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu,
, Polska
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5788-9398 Orcid
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Katedra Medycyny Sądowej, Collegium Medicum im. Ludwika Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy, Uniwersytet Mikołaja Kopernika w Toruniu,
Polska

Publikacja: 04.06.2025

Otrzymano: 11.03.2025

Zaakceptowano: 25.04.2025

Status artykułu: Otwarte __T_UNLOCK

Licencja: CC-BY-NC-SA  ikona licencji

Finansowanie artykułu:

This research was funded by NCU Research University Excellence Initiative, Poland, ForensOMICs and DEBUTS 6 grant

Udział procentowy autorów:

Aleksandra Haenel (Autor) - 33.33%
Tomasz Grzybowski (Autor) - 33.33%
Katarzyna Skonieczna (Autor) - 33.33%

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The authors declare no conflicts of interest

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