Syritta pipiens (Diptera: Syrphidae), a new species associated with human cadavers

Magni, P.A.; Pérez‐Bañón, Celeste; Borrini, Matteo; Dadour, Ian R.

doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2013.05.023

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“…Thus, in order to increase interest in the discipline in countries, like Spain, it would be important to make more information available on actual cases related to Forensic Entomology. Examples of forensic case reports of interest in a number of countries are presented [ 67 , 68 , 69 ].…”

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Entomological Contributions to the Legal System in Southeastern Spain

Arnaldos

García

2021

Insects

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The aim of this work is to present a number of forensic cases that took place in Southeastern Spain (Murcia province) in which the entomological evidence aided to fully solve the issues raised during the legal enquiry, enhancing the close interrelationships between experimental studies performed and actual forensic cases assessed. In all cases, the expert report was requested by the police agents or the medical examiners, the latter attempting to make stronger their own conclusions. The assessment of all cases was possible by comparing the evidence and circumstances of each one with the experimental data previously obtained in our laboratory concerning aspects such as faunistic, ecological, morphological, etc., and by considering data from other researchers. In all cases, the evidence could be addressed, although in some cases, it had not been properly collected or processed. Thus, the utility of the experimental studies in forensic practice, even when being considered merely biological, and without immediate practical application, can be demonstrated as well as the need for providing specialized instruction on Forensic Entomology procedures to the different agents involved in forensic investigation.

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Entomological Contributions to the Legal System in Southeastern Spain

Arnaldos

García

2021

Insects

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“…Compared to undisturbed soil, there is greater porosity and permeability of the soil. Pollens, seeds and fungal hyphae can find a better environment to germinate, but insects and other scavengers are restricted in their access to the body [67][68][69] . The passage of water and gases into the soil is also disrupted.…”

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A practical review of adipocere: Key findings, case studies and operational considerations from crime scene to autopsy

Magni

Lawn

Guareschi

2021

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine

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“…For example, the heart stops beating and the lack of oxygen causes hypoxia within the cells (Di Nunno et al, 1999). Hypoxia and ischemia trigger several factors that lead to the degradation of proteins via proteolytic and autolytic enzymes (Magni et al, 2013) and concomitant interaction with promoter regions of FABPC genes (Stewart and CMLS, 2000). Thus, the metabolism of lipids appears to be involved in an elaborate feedback system.…”

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Expression of the heart fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) in heart and brain tissues of electrically injured rats for determination of post-mortem interval

Abu-Zeid¹,

Sharkawy²,

Ahmed³

2021

Zagazig Journal of Forensic Medicine

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Estimation of heart fatty acid-binding protein (FABP3) levels in cardiac tissue may have a value in the identification of myocardial injury as a cause of electrocution death. The aim of the work: To investigate for the first time the post mortem mRNA expressions of heart fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) by qRT-PCR in the heart and brain of electrocuted rats at different post mortem intervals (PMI). Methods: Sixty adult male Sprague Dawley rats were allocated into two main equal groups, G1: control (C): exposed to cervical dislocation and G2: exposed to fatal electrocution (EC) (220 V, 50Hz, 60 sec). Both groups were subdivided into (C0, C4, C8), and (EC0, EC4, EC8) respectively, corresponding to 0, 4, and 8 h PMI in the C and EC groups. Results:The H-FABP mRNA expression levels were significantly upregulated in the heart and brain of the EC group (8.59±1.27, 2.25±0.13) compared to the C group (3.35±0.51, 0.96±0.05) respectively. H-FABP expression levels were significantly up-regulated with PMI prolongation either in the heart (3.23±1.04, 5.25±1.40, 7.93±1.98) or in the brain (1.46±0.21, 1.61±0.33, 1.75±0.38) at 0, 4, and 8 h. The interaction between PMI and treatment showed a significant effect on H-FABP mRNA expression levels between EC groups in the heart (5.43±0.12, 8.22±0.06, 12.13±0.04) and brain (1.89±0.03, 2.31±0.03, 2.55±0.07) compared with the C groups in the heart (1.04±0.08, 2.28±0.01, 3.73±0.02) and brain (1.04±0.08, 0.90±0.01, 0.95±0.02) respectively at 0, 4, and 8 h. Conclusion: The H-FABP mRNA expression could be employed as a sensitive detective biomarker for estimation of PMI in cases of electrocution fatalities.

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Syritta pipiens (Diptera: Syrphidae), a new species associated with human cadavers

Cited by 18 publications

References 21 publications

Entomological Contributions to the Legal System in Southeastern Spain

Entomological Contributions to the Legal System in Southeastern Spain

A practical review of adipocere: Key findings, case studies and operational considerations from crime scene to autopsy

Expression of the heart fatty acid-binding protein (H-FABP) in heart and brain tissues of electrically injured rats for determination of post-mortem interval

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