Proteomic Characterization of Damaged Single Hairs Recovered After an Explosion for Protein-Based Human Identification

    May 2020 in “ Journal of proteome research ”
    Fanny Chu, Katelyn E. Mason, Deon S. Anex … Bradley R. Hart
    Studysummary This study found that hair proteome profiling and genetically variant peptide identification in hairs remained effective after an explosive blast, indicating potential for forensic human identification despite damage.
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