Epigenetics and Forensics: Brightening the Future

Bareza      Rezaei; Maryam      Ahadi; Peyman      Astaraki

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Epigenetics deals with the changes in gene expression (no change in the genetic code) concerning certain epigenetic elements in response to the environment. Some of the most common epigenetic examples include DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs. This field has been extensively applied in forensic studies, particularly to determine types of body fluids, distinguish them from mixed samples, uncovering the biological age of the forensic samples and drug-based studies. Considering recent findings, this review highlights the applications of epigenetics in forensic investigations.

Keywords: Epigenetics, forensic, DNA methylation, biological, genetic code, non-coding RNAs.

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Title:Epigenetics and Forensics: Brightening the Future

Volume: 20 Issue: 4

Author(s): Bareza Rezaei, Maryam Ahadi and Peyman Astaraki*

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Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
Razi Herbal Medicine Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran

Keywords: Epigenetics, forensic, DNA methylation, biological, genetic code, non-coding RNAs.

Abstract: Epigenetics deals with the changes in gene expression (no change in the genetic code) concerning certain epigenetic elements in response to the environment. Some of the most common epigenetic examples include DNA methylation, histone modifications, and non-coding RNAs. This field has been extensively applied in forensic studies, particularly to determine types of body fluids, distinguish them from mixed samples, uncovering the biological age of the forensic samples and drug-based studies. Considering recent findings, this review highlights the applications of epigenetics in forensic investigations.

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Rezaei Bareza, Ahadi Maryam and Astaraki Peyman*, Epigenetics and Forensics: Brightening the Future, Current Bioactive Compounds 2024; 20 (4) : e150823219701 . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573407219666230815105041

DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573407219666230815105041	Print ISSN 1573-4072
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher	Online ISSN 1875-6646