| Forensic mycology: the use of fungi in criminal investigations. | |
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PMID: 20634009 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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This is the first overview to be published of the whole field of forensic mycology. It is based on all available information located in the literature, together with 13 examples from recent casework. Background information on fungi is given, and this is followed by an outline of the value, and potentially wide application, of mycology in criminal investigation. Applications include roles in: providing trace evidence; estimating time since death (post-mortem interval); ascertaining time of deposition; investigating cause of death, hallucinations, or poisonings; locating buried corpses; and biological warfare. Previous work has been critically evaluated, with particular attention to its evidential value, and suitability for presentation in a court of law. The situations where mycology might assist an investigation are summarised, and issues relating to the further development of the subject are presented. A comprehensive bibliography with 120 citations is provided. |
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David L Hawksworth; Patricia E J Wiltshire |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-07-14 |
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Title: Forensic science international Volume: 206 ISSN: 1872-6283 ISO Abbreviation: Forensic Sci. Int. Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
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Created Date: 2011-03-14 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7902034 Medline TA: Forensic Sci Int Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1-11 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. |
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Departamento de Biología Vegetal II, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal, Madrid 28040, Spain; Department of Botany, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK. |
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