Investigative and Predictive Forensic Microbiology - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443406340 ISBN 13: 9780443406348

Verlag: Academic Press, 2026

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Investigative and Predictive Forensic Microbiology showcases the latest advancements in microbial technology for forensic applications, covering a wide range of topics in forensic microbiology. Sections explore human normal microflora, cover classical methods of analyzing microbes, discuss microbial tools in forensic medicine that address post-mortem analysis, and delve into microbial biomarkers for estimating time of death. Investigative microbiology topics include analyzing body fluids, geolocation prediction using microbes, ancient microbial DNA analysis, biodefense, and emerging infections. The book's final section focuses on challenges and future approaches, covering statistical interpretation of data, regulatory considerations, and ethical implications of forensic microbiology.

With contributions from renowned experts in the field, this book is a comprehensive resource for researchers and practitioners in microbiology, genetics, forensic science, and for law enforcement professionals and advanced students.

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Dr. Hirak Ranjan Dash is an Assistant Professor of Forensic Biotechnology at the National Forensic Sciences University, Delhi Campus, India. He obtained his PhD degree in Life Science from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India. Previously, he served as a DNA expert at Forensic Science Laboratory, Madhya Pradesh, India. His research interests include forensic microbiology, microbial phylogeny, forensic DNA analysis, genetic markers, and next generation sequencing. He has published 50 research papers and 9 books. He has previously received a research fellowship from the Indian Academy of Science. He is a pioneer in India working on NGS-based forensic DNA analysis. He is a life member of the Association of Microbiologists of India, International Society of Forensic Geneticists, and Asian Federation of Biotechnologists.

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Investigative and Predictive Forensic Microbiology showcases the latest advancements in microbial technology for forensic applications. By sharing insights into the possible uses of microbiology in forensics, this book not only enhances the authenticity of investigative processes, but also drives innovation in the field of forensic science. The book covers a wide range of topics in forensic microbiology. It begins with an exploration of human normal microflora and classical methods of analyzing microbes. It also discusses microbial tools in forensic medicine that addresses post-mortem analysis and microbial biomarkers for estimating time of death. Investigative microbiology topics include analyzing body fluids, geolocation prediction using microbes, ancient microbial DNA analysis, biodefense, and emerging infections. The final section focuses on challenges and future approaches, covering statistical interpretation of data, regulatory considerations, and ethical implications of forensic microbiology. With contributions from renowned experts in the field, Investigative and Predictive Forensic Microbiology is a comprehensive resource for researchers and practitioners in microbiology, genetics, and forensic science, law enforcement professionals, and advanced students.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Academic Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0443406340
• ISBN 13: 9780443406348
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 764
• Herausgeber: Dash
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Academic Press; https://shop.elsevier.com/; ; 230 PARK AVENUE, SUITE 800; NY; NY; 10169; USA
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