A Review and Conceptual Model of Factors Correlated with Postmortem Root Band Formation.

Authors :: Donfack J
Castillo HS
Source :: Journal of forensic sciences [J Forensic Sci] 2018 Nov; Vol. 63 (6), pp. 1628-1633. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Mar 12.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: It is generally accepted within the forensic trace evidence community that a postmortem root band (PMRB) can appear in the root of hairs attached to remains during decomposition. Presently, the specific sequences of events and/or exact molecular signals that lead to the formation of a PMRB are not well understood. The published literature addressing the abiotic and biotic factors that correlate with the formation of PMRBs is reviewed and a conceptual model for the formation of PMRBs is proposed.<br /> (© 2018 American Academy of Forensic Sciences.)

Subjects :: Bacterial Physiological Phenomena
Environment
Forensic Pathology
Humans
Temperature
Hair pathology
Postmortem Changes

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