Ocular swabs on exhumed bodies: An alternative to the collection of "classical" tissue samples in forensic genetics. (January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Agostini, V.; Bailo, P.; Chiti, E.; Linarello, P.; Gentile, G.; Primignani, P.; Giriodi, M.; Piccinini, A.
• Is Part Of: Forensic science international. Volume 44(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-01
• Subjects: Forensic genetics -- Exhumation -- Eye swabs -- DNA extraction -- STR analysis; Forensic genetics -- Periodicals; Génétique légale -- Périodiques; Forensic genetics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 614.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2019.102206
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1872-4973

Abstract

Highlights: DNA extraction from eye swabs. STR typing from exhumed bodies. Sample collection from cadavers alternative strategy. Abstract: We present the results obtained on DNA extracted from ocular (scleral/corneal) swabs collected from exhumed bodies at different times of burial. To our knowledge, there are no publications in the scientific forensic literature dealing with sclera/cornea as a source of DNA in the forensic laboratory. The obtained results demonstrate that cornea/sclera swabbing might be a promising alternative to the sampling of other tissues for DNA extraction even in highly putrefied bodies.