ArticleTurkish journal of medical sciences2025
Forensic identification using airDNA: a preliminary study on the collection, isolation, amplification and sequencing of human DNA from air samples.
Article in Turkish journal of medical sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Protocols and challenges in managing multi-source biological evidence at the crime scene: a scoping review.Forensic science international. Synergy · 2026Review
- Environmental DNA (eDNA) from humans: Review of recent advancements and forensic implications.International journal of legal medicine · 2026Review
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Abstract
Background/aim: Humans continuously release skin cells and DNA fragments into the air. This DNA can either remain airborne or settle onto surfaces as indoor dust. This study investigates the collection, isolation, amplification, and sequencing of human DNA from air samples, focusing on both nuclear and mitochondrial DNAs. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in a 15 m Results: The study demonstrated the feasibility of extracting and sequencing human mtDNA from air samples, while nuclear DNA quantification remained challenging. Notably, cotton filters yielded better mtDNA sequencing results compared to glass fiber filters. Despite limited nuclear DNA recovery, mtDNA sequencing was successful in several samples, providing interpretable DNA profiles. Conclusion: This preliminary study highlights the potential use of airDNA in forensic investigations, emphasizing mtDNA sequencing as a viable approach when nuclear DNA is scarce. Future studies should prioritize mtDNA sequencing and consider using glass fiber or cotton filters for optimal airDNA collection.
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