Gender Identification by Fingerprint Pattern and Salivary Blood Group Antigen Expression: A Forensic Approach
Sneha Masne Deshpande,
Sheetal Choudhari,
Pratibha Kavle
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Fingerprints found at the crime scene are important and valuable evidence, as they are unique to every individual. Determining the blood group from the blood samples obtained at the site of the crime helps in identifying a person. However, where blood stains are not available, saliva obtained at the crime site can be used to identify the victim. Since fingerprint patterns and blood groups are unique to every individual and remain unchanged throughout life, the correlation between dermat… Show more
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