Sex estimation standards for medieval and contemporary Croats

Bašić, Željana; Kružić, Ivana; Jerković, Ivan; Anđelinović, Deny; Anđelinović, Šimun

doi:10.3325/cmj.2017.58.222

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“…SRY gene was detected from epithelial cell isolates obtained from saliva-stained removable acrylic dentures and shed epithelial cells isolated from toothbrushes [ 8 ]. SRY gene was detected from epithelial cell isolates obtained from saliva-stained removable acrylic dentures and shed epithelial cells isolated from toothbrushes [ 9 , 10 ]. However, in certain cases involving maternal-fetal microchimerism, as well as individuals with a history of blood transfusion or organ transplantation, false-positive results may occur [ 8 ].…”

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SRY gene isolation from teeth for forensic gender identification—An observational study

Prasad,

Jaber,

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Personal identification in forensics is possible with gender determination using DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis. DNA isolation from teeth samples subjected to extreme temperatures has been shown to predict the gender of the deceased. However, the literature lacks studies on DNA extracted from tooth samples exposed to freezing temperatures. This study aimed to isolate the SRY gene from the extirpated pulp of teeth that were subjected to varying temperatures for gender identification. Thirty teeth with vital pulps, divided into 3 groups were included in the study. Each group consisted of 5 male and 5 female tooth samples. The groups were exposed to diverse environmental factors for three weeks. Group 1: room temperature (R group); Group 2: high temperature (H group) and Group 3: freezing temperature (F group). Later, DNA was isolated from the pulp tissue, and the SRY gene was amplified using PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction). The Sensitivity and Specificity of the results were analyzed. SRY gene detected in the study samples identified accurate gender with a 46.70% Sensitivity and 93.30% Specificity. Significant difference was found in the correlation between gene expression and gender among the three groups (p = 1.000). The study validates that dental pulp tissue can be a reliable source for DNA extraction. And SRY gene amplification from teeth exposed to diverse environmental conditions. Further investigations are required to validate its application in forensics.

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SRY gene isolation from teeth for forensic gender identification—An observational study

Prasad,

Jaber,

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…This finding is similar and comparable to the studies conducted by Stojanowski where the use of metacarpal dimension to develop sex estimation found an accuracy ranging between 79% and 85% 11 . Similarly another study conducted by Zeljana Basic on mediaeval and modern population of Croatian for estimation of sex from standard skeletal measurement showed statistically significant sexual dimorphism by 74.7% 12 .…”

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Estimation of sex using discriminant function analysis of percutaneous finger lengths in Nepalese adults

Walung

Maharjan

Shrestha³

2019

J. Kathmandu Med. Coll.

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Background: Disasters are a common occurrence in Nepal. This necessitates the development of baseline forensic anthropological data specific to the Nepalese population. Recent advances in the field of forensic medicine and sciences have somewhat reduced the relevance of forensic anthropology in the western developed world. The financial burden of these newer techniques, however, puts emphasis back on methodological examination of remains to establish identity.Objectives: To establish the sex of the individual from the percutaneous length of the fingers.Methodology: One hundred and twenty medical students (58 males and 62 females) were randomly selected and their finger lengths measured. These measurements were analyzed to establish discriminant functions to estimate sex.Results: The equation derived was Y = (1.822 x Left index finger length) + (1.141 x Left little finger length) – 19.211. Group centroids were calculated to be -0.933 for females and 0.998 for males. The sensitivity was found to be 76.9% and a specificity of 78.2%. Overall, the function correctly classified 77.5% of the original cases.Conclusion: Based on these findings, finger length is as reliable in estimation of sex of an individual as other longs bones and can be an ideal tool for examination, especially in remains where the skull and pelvis are absent or missing.

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“…Nonetheless, if we are interested in single individuals or small series, we are still confronted with the question of how well a rule developed in one series will act in another series (Baši c et al, 2017;Sierp & Henneberg, 2015). This question, regarding external validity (cf.…”

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Best practice for osteological sexing in forensics and bioarchaeology: The utility of combining metric and morphological traits from different anatomical regions

Navitainuck

Vach

Alt

et al. 2021

Intl J of Osteoarchaeology

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This paper aims to systematically investigate the value of combining traits from different anatomical regions in osteological sexing by contrasting the utility of single traits and established scores with those of ensembles of traits from single or multiple anatomical regions, allowing metric and morphological traits to be combined. The utility was defined as the fraction of the population for whom we could reach a posterior probability above 95% of being male or female. A total of 675 adult individuals from the sixth to eighth century AD cemetery of Mannheim Bösfeld, Germany, were assessed, and 27 postcranial metric traits and 41 morphological traits from the pelvis, mandible, and cranium were used. In addition, 13 metric and 3 morphological scores were considered. Linear discriminant analysis (LDA) was used to construct rules and cross validation to determine accuracy and utility. These parameters were determined for single traits and scores, trait groups defined by anatomical regions and/or previously considered in the literature, and ensembles of traits defined by selecting several promising traits from different anatomical regions. Accuracy of single traits ranged from 0.76 to 0.94, with scores even reaching 0.97, but utility remained around 0.2-0.4 for metric traits and up to 0.6 for morphological traits. Only scores and ensembles combining traits from different anatomical regions reached a utility above 0.7; that is, sex could be estimated in more than 70% of the individuals with a posterior probability above 95%. When selecting a limited number of traits for systematic sexing in a human skeletal series, it is advisable to select traits from different anatomical regions to obtain a reasonably reliable result in as many individuals as possible. Large scale investigations covering all relevant anatomical regions and involving a wide range of populations are required for more precise recommendations.

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Sex estimation standards for medieval and contemporary Croats

Cited by 13 publications

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SRY gene isolation from teeth for forensic gender identification—An observational study

SRY gene isolation from teeth for forensic gender identification—An observational study

Estimation of sex using discriminant function analysis of percutaneous finger lengths in Nepalese adults

Best practice for osteological sexing in forensics and bioarchaeology: The utility of combining metric and morphological traits from different anatomical regions

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