Article
Medicine, Legal
Angi M. Christensen, Ian S. Saginor
Summary: This study found that even in non-carbonate soils, the presence of bone particles can still result in effervescence when HCl is added, allowing for a simple test to presumptively determine the presence of bone particles in soil. Interdisciplinary collaboration can provide valuable insights into understanding soil composition.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biology
Camilla Cecannecchia, Benedetta Baldari, Andrea Cioffi
Summary: The study of bone mineral density and fracture dating based on healing processes plays a crucial role in forensic anthropology. By emphasizing the importance of these parameters, researchers aim to reconstruct biological profiles, determine time and cause of death, and minimize the impact of medication or substance abuse during life. The introduction of pharmacological history as a correction factor in bone remains analysis, backed by scientific studies, aims to enhance specificity in understanding the effects of certain therapies on bone mass and remodeling speed.
Article
Medicine, Legal
Michelle Winter-Buchwalder, Nathalie Schwab, Ignasi Galtes, Marisa Ortega-Sanchez, Sarah Scheirs, Xavier Jordana
Summary: Timing bone fractures is an important task for forensic anthropologists, but it remains uncertain. This study investigated the microcracking pattern of fractures in fresh and dry bones to optimize fracture timing. Histological analysis of human humerus fractures revealed different microcracking patterns, with dry fractures showing higher density and length of microcracks compared to fresh fractures. The results suggest that changes in intrinsic bone factors can be used as markers for determining the timing of fractures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, Legal
James T. Pokines, Samantha Kelley, Alexis Muschal, Isabella Liggett, Alyssa Zamora, Megan Hill, Sierra Sater, Austin Shamlou, Meagan O'Brien
Summary: This study investigated the dispersal behavior of dry bones in a forested urban environment populated by various scavenging taxa. Game cameras were used to document the behavior, revealing that bones were dispersed in small amounts with the majority of movements within 1-5 cm range. Rodents were found to have gnawed on 72.7% of the bone sample, indicating their significant impact on bone dispersal.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Steven J. Walden, Sam L. Evans, Jacqui Mulville, Karen Wilson, Scott Board
Summary: This pilot study aimed to determine the variation of collagen and water content in bone during soft tissue putrefaction using thermogravimetric analysis, with the potential forensic application of estimating post-mortem interval. The results showed differences in mass loss of porcine bone decomposed in shallow burial and surface deposition scenarios, indicating potential for future research in determining post-mortem interval. However, the analysis of collagen degradation during thermolysis showed inconsistent results, suggesting limited potential as an indicator of post-mortem interval during soft tissue putrefaction.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Vijarn Vachirawongsakorn, Nicholas Marquez-Grant, Jonathan Painter
Summary: This study investigates how environmental variables affect cut marks on burnt bones and finds that cut marks from different knife blades show different responses to heat and the environment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LEGAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Adam D. Sylvester, Daniel J. Wescott, Deborah L. Cunningham, Devora S. Gleiber
Summary: The addition of obesity status information to forensic anthropological biological profile is important for identifying human skeletal remains. This study examined differences in talar shape and trabecular bone structure between obese and non-obese individuals. Results showed that the size and shape of the talus can distinguish between sexes, and bone volume fraction significantly differs between obese and non-obese males but not females. The study suggests that bone microstructure can be used to estimate body mass, but age effects need to be considered.
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Mariyam I. Isa, Todd W. Fenton, Alexis C. Goots, Elena O. Watson, Patrick E. Vaughan, Feng Wei
Summary: This study investigates the relationships between input energy, impactor shape, and fractures in human crania. The results show that different energy levels and impactor shapes can lead to different fracture patterns and locations. Higher energy impacts generally result in more impact site fractures and comminution, while different impactor shapes also contribute to varied fracture patterns.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Kerry Eller, Nicole DiMauro, Julien Garnier, Anika Ruberti, Quentin Meslier, Judith Piet, Sandra J. Shefelbine
Summary: The research assessed bone mechanoadaptation in adolescent obese mice, showing that mice fed a high-fat diet had larger tibial cross-sectional areas and greater marrow adiposity compared to mice on a normal diet, but there was no significant difference in bone adaptation between the two groups.
JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Mariyam I. Isa, Todd W. Fenton, Lillian S. Antonelli, Patrick E. Vaughan, Feng Wei
Summary: By conducting concentrated 4-point bending experiments on human femora, the formation process of butterfly fractures was investigated. It was found that the wedge portion of the fracture formed on the tension side, while the transverse portion formed on the compression side, and fractography was effective in evaluating complex fracture patterns.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Law
Treerat Gumpangseth, Pasuk Mahakkanukrauh
Summary: This review explores the histomorphometric technique, an alternative method for estimating the age of unidentified bone in forensic anthropology. The method evaluates the microstructure of cortical bone over the lifespan, predicting bone remodeling rate and changes in the osteon. Histological methods provide greater accuracy and reduce subjective bias compared to macroscopic methods. The review also highlights the importance of bone biology and anatomy, and discusses various age-estimating methods using histology.
MEDICINE SCIENCE AND THE LAW
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Rachael M. Carew, Ruth M. Morgan, Carolyn Rando
Summary: The study confirmed the accuracy of 3D printed replicas of human bones for courtroom exhibition of gross features, but cautioned against their use when fine detailing is important for evaluative interpretation.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Allyson Rodrigo de Oliveira Lopes, Ellen Mayara Lima Silva, Marcela Martins da Silva Nascimento, Melina Calmon Silva, Carolina Peixoto Magalhaes, Gilberto Santos Cerqueira
Summary: The study investigates the applicability of the DSP2 method in a population in the Northeast region of Brazil. The DSP2 tool provided a sex estimation percentage of 71.09% and accuracy of 64.06% using all reference samples. In the analysis of gender estimate, 82.0% and 78% were obtained for females and males, respectively. In the contemporary osteological collection of the Northeast region of Brazil, the DSP2 method showed high accuracy.
ANATOMIA HISTOLOGIA EMBRYOLOGIA
(2023)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Alexandra Houssaye, Adrien de Perthuis, Guillaume Houee
Summary: This study conducted a comparative analysis of the microanatomy of the entire patella in perissodactyls, revealing distinct characteristics and variations in the inner structure of the patella across different taxa and individuals.
JOURNAL OF ANATOMY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Medicine, Legal
Christian Husch, Margit Berner, Helmuth Goldammer, Irene Lichtscheidl-Schultz
Summary: The study aimed to develop a novel maceration technique that does not damage the bone surface and allows for the study of signs of violence. Results showed no surface changes on ribs after treatment at 100 degrees Celsius, but femurs exhibited roughening after immersion in water.
FORENSIC SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Medicine, Legal
Jonathan D. Bethard, Jacqueline M. Berger, Justin Maiers, Ann H. Ross
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2019)
Letter
Medicine, Legal
Carl N. Stephan, Ann H. Ross
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCES
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gina Agostini, Cindi SturtzSreetharan, Amber Wutich, Deborah Williams, Alexandra Brewis
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ann H. Ross, Douglas H. Ubelaker
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ann H. Ross, William F. Keegan, Michael P. Pateman, Colleen B. Young
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Anthropology
Ann H. Ross, Marin Pilloud
Summary: This article discusses the evolution and shift in ancestry estimation methods since 1992, calling for a focus on ancestors rather than race and advocating for reform in evolutionary theory, population history, and population affinity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
(2021)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ann H. Ross, William F. Keegan, Michael P. Pateman, Colleen B. Young
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Biology
Ann H. Ross, Shanna E. Williams
Summary: Despite the scientific invalidation of the race concept, antiquated views based on continental populations continue to prevail in forensic anthropology. Modern geometric morphometric and spatial analysis methods on Latin American samples showed groups were not patterned by the ancestry trifecta, highlighting the need for embracing studies that employ population structure models to better understand human variation.
Article
Biology
Kamryn Keys, Ann H. Ross
Summary: Burning human remains can lead to concealment of victim identity, formation of injury artifacts, or destruction of preexisting trauma. The study using domestic pigs as correlates found that fracture pattern was the most diagnostic variable to differentiate thermally induced alterations from blunt force fractures.
Article
Anthropology
William F. Keegan, Colleen B. Young, Michelle J. LeFebvre, Michael P. Pateman, Jonathan A. Hanna, Lee Ann Newsom, Brittany A. Mistretta, Andy J. Ciofalo, Ann H. Ross
Summary: The discovery of nearly 100 skeletal remains of Indigenous Bahamians, known as Lucayans, in The Bahamas provides new insights into the burial practices and lifeways of the Lucayans. The unique environmental and cultural contexts of these individuals reflect regional diversity and local practices. The study of these remains contributes to regional assessments of biological and cultural identities, shedding light on human dispersal across the Bahama archipelago.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Steven E. Churchill, Kamryn Keys, Ann H. Ross
Summary: The research focuses on the interbreeding between different human lineages over the past hundred thousand years, specifically the Neandertals and modern humans. The study suggests that the introduction of Neandertal genes into the genomes of modern humans primarily occurred in the Near East region.
Editorial Material
Biology
Eugenia Cunha, Ann H. Ross
Review
Engineering, Industrial
P. Bradford Smith, Gina Agostini, John C. Mitchell
Article
Psychology, Social
Cindi SturtzSreetharan, Gina Agostini, Amber Wutich, Charlayne Mitchell, Olivia Rines, Brittany Romanello, Alexandra Brewis
PSYCHOLOGY OF MEN & MASCULINITIES
(2020)
Article
Linguistics
Cindi L. SturtzSreetharan, Gina Agostini, Alexandra A. Brewis, Amber Wutich
JOURNAL OF SOCIOLINGUISTICS
(2019)
