Trends in forensic investigation of seminal fluid- a scoping review
摘要
In sexual assault cases, semen is the most significant evidence for investigation. It can be recovered from either the victim or the crime scene. Additionally, semen can also be retrieved along with other body fluids, which makes it even more difficult to detect. The detection methods for semen are very wide, ranging from conventional destructive techniques to modern nondestructive techniques. The conventional techniques are reliable but have great disadvantages in terms of specificity and evidence integrity. This review highlights recent investigative techniques that are currently trending in the detection of semen. It provides a comprehensive analysis of various methods, including a comparative evaluation of their effectiveness. Additionally, the review summarizes the use of DNA markers as a detection strategy.