Application of Saliva Samples in Forensics: a Brief Update

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Forensic Odontology - Year 2018, Vol 11, Issue 1

Abstract

Salivary detection and analysis is playing an increasingly important role in the field of forensic sciences. Its benefits include ease of collection based on non-invasive methods, safety in handling and high similarity of constituents with those of plasma. It has a wide range of applications in forensics and this update is aimed to highlight the same.

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Karthik M. Krishna

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  • EP ID EP584756
  • DOI 10.21088/ijfo.0974.505X.11118.4
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Karthik M. Krishna (2018). Application of Saliva Samples in Forensics: a Brief Update. Indian Journal of Forensic Odontology, 11(1), 19-21. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-584756