Determination of sexual dimorphism through molecular methods: a scoping review

Abstract Background Sexual dimorphism is crucial in forensic investigations. Molecular methods involving amelogenin, a protein in tooth enamel, are used to determine sexual dimorphism by extracting DNA from teeth, amplifying the gene coding for amelogenin through PCR, and analyzing PCR product sizes...

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Published in:Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences
Main Authors: Maria Inês Guimarães, Maria Teresa Moreira, Clarisse Dupuis, Inês Lopes Cardoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41935-025-00432-6