Drug and toxin-related deaths are common worldwide, making it essential to detect the
postmortem concentration of various toxic substances at different stages of decomposition in …

In recent times, there has been a concerning and noteworthy rise in the global use of sodium
nitrite for suicidal purposes. This is facilitated either through the employment of specialized …

The use forensic entomology within clandestine gravesite excavations can provide valuable
information for a medicolegal death investigation. Insect evidence can provide an estimate …

Forensic entomotoxicology has grown to impact judicial systems in developed countries.
Where the use of insects and maggots as samples in death investigations as an alternative …

Purpose In forensics, entomological specimens can be used as additional/alternative
matrices to detect xenobiotics when human specimens are limited in their application …

Assessing the time of death based on the growth and development of insects is a critical task
in forensic entomology. The rate of larvae development can be affected by a variety of toxins …

The postmortem interval (PMI) is a crucial factor in death investigations. For PMIs exceeding
24 h the forensic pathologist must turn to other specialties that focus on decompositional …

Archaeoentomology is the study of insects and other arthropods recovered from an
archaeological site; they can be found in association with ancient human and animal …

Chrysomya megacephala represents a major threat to public health. It is a mechanical
vector of various pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, and protozoan cysts, while their …

Forensic entomology is an application of studies related to insects and other arthropods in
legal matters. Depth knowledge and experience of the biodiversity, biology, ecology, and …