A5050016399- Paleopathology and ancient diseases
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Animal testing and alternatives
- Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
- Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Disaster Response and Management
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
2017-2024
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
2024
National Institute of Justice
2024
National Institute of Standards
2024
National Institute of Standards and Technology
2024
Conference Board
2024
RTI International
2024
Institute of Forensic Science
2024
Office of Chief Medical Examiner
2006
Abstract Microbial breakdown of organic matter is one the most important processes on Earth, yet controls decomposition are poorly understood. Here we track 36 terrestrial human cadavers in three locations and show that a phylogenetically distinct, interdomain microbial network assembles during despite selection effects location, climate season. We generated metagenome-assembled genome library from cadaver-associated soils integrated it with metabolomics data to identify links between...
While nonhuman animal remains are often utilized in forensic research to develop methods estimate the postmortem interval, systematic studies that directly validate animals as proxies for human decomposition lacking. The current project compared rates among pigs, rabbits, and humans at University of Tennessee's Anthropology Research Facility across three seasonal trials spanned nearly 2 years. Total Body Score (TBS) method was applied quantify changes calculate interval (PMI) accumulated...
Abstract Different animal species have been used as proxies for human remains in decomposition studies decades, although few sought to validate their use research aimed at estimating the postmortem interval. This study examines 45 pig, rabbit, and subjects placed three seasonal trials Anthropology Research Facility. In an earlier paper, we found that overall trends did vary between could be due differential insect scavenger behavior. specifically if behavior differs by carrion species. Daily...
ABSTRACT: This case study demonstrates the importance of involving an anthropologist in forensic situations with decomposed remains. Anthropological consultation was used conjunction comparison antemortem and postmortem radiographs to establish positive identification unknown, The remains had no traditional identifying features such as fingerprints or dental. Through anthropological analysis, it determined decedent male, between 20 23 years at time death c . 5′2″ tall. information allowed...
Vertebrate decomposition processes have important ecological implications and, in the case of human decomposition, forensic applications. Animals, especially domestic pigs ( Sus scrofa ), are frequently used as analogs studies. However, recent research shows that humans and do not necessarily decompose same manner, with differences rates, patterns, scavenging. The objective our study was to extend these observations determine if pig terrestrial settings different local impacts on soil...
Forensic anthropologists build a biological profile—consisting of sex, age, population affinity, and stature estimates—to assist medicolegal stakeholders in the identification unknown human skeletal remains. While adult age-at-death estimations can narrow pool potential individuals, lack standards, best practices, consensus among for method selection production final age estimate present significant challenges. The purpose this research is to identify age-reporting strategies that provide...
J. Buikstra. Ortner’s Identification of Pathological Conditions in Human Skeletal Remains. 3rd ed. London: Academic Press; 2019. 839 pp.