Publications by authors named "Takako Kinebuchi"
Background: Various biological materials unrelated to humans are found at crime scenes and it is often important to elucidate the origin of these materials. A genetic locus common to several species is conventionally PCR-amplified with universal primers to identify species. However, not all species can be identified using a single locus.
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- A study was conducted to improve the determination of drowning as a cause of death by investigating the presence of aquatic bacteria and diatoms in deceased individuals found in water.
- Researchers utilized temperature gradient gel electrophoresis (TGGE) on samples from water at the site, blood, and liver from 27 bodies labeled as drowning deaths to find matches in 16S rDNA.
- The results showed a higher correspondence in the drowned bodies compared to older methods, and TGGE is considered a safer alternative for diagnosing drowning.