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R Zehner - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The history of forensic Entomology in German-speaking countries.
Forensic science international, 2004Co-Authors: H Klotzbach, R Krettek, H Bratzke, K Püschel, R Zehner, J AmendtAbstract:Megnin's book "La fauna des cadaveres" published in 1894 in France is generally accepted as a mile-stone in forensic Entomology. It is hardly known that at the same time this topic was likewise explored in the German-speaking countries. Even PMI estimation based on developmental data of blowflies was performed. After a more descriptive period in the first half of the 20th century the complexity and variability of insects' biological behavior were detected and formally investigated. Improved technical facilities, enhanced comprehension of scientific studies and multidisciplinary cooperation, enabled rapid progress in forensic Entomology during the last decades. With the European Association for Forensic Entomology founded in 2002 the frame work for a high standard of competency at an international level was constituted.
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The history of forensic Entomology in German-speaking countries.
Forensic Science International, 2004Co-Authors: H Klotzbach, R Krettek, H Bratzke, K Püschel, R Zehner, J AmendtAbstract:Megnin’s book ‘‘La fauna des cadaveres’’ published in 1894 in France is generally accepted as a mile-stone in forensic Entomology. It is hardly known that at the same time this topic was likewise explored in the German-speaking countries. Even PMI estimation based on developmental data of blowflies was performed. After a more descriptive period in the first half of the 20th century the complexity and variability of insects’ biological behavior were detected and formally investigated. Improved technical facilities, enhanced comprehension of scientific studies and multidisciplinary cooperation, enabled rapid progress in forensic Entomology during the last decades. With the European Association for Forensic Entomology founded in 2002 the frame work for a high standard of competency at an international level was constituted. # 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Forensic Entomology
Naturwissenschaften, 2004Co-Authors: Jens Amendt, R Krettek, R ZehnerAbstract:Necrophagous insects are important in the decomposition of cadavers. The close association between insects and corpses and the use of insects in medicocriminal investigations is the subject of forensic Entomology. The present paper reviews the historical background of this discipline, important postmortem processes, and discusses the scientific basis underlying attempts to determine the time interval since death. Using medical techniques, such as the measurement of body temperature or analysing livor and rigor mortis, time since death can only be accurately measured for the first two or three days after death. In contrast, by calculating the age of immature insect stages feeding on a corpse and analysing the necrophagous species present, postmortem intervals from the first day to several weeks can be estimated. These entomological methods may be hampered by difficulties associated with species identification, but modern DNA techniques are contributing to the rapid and authoritative identification of necrophagous insects. Other uses of entomological data include the toxicological examination of necrophagous larvae from a corpse to identify and estimate drugs and toxicants ingested by the person when alive and the proof of possible postmortem manipulations. Forensic Entomology may even help in investigations dealing with people who are alive but in need of care, by revealing information about cases of neglect.
R Krettek - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The history of forensic Entomology in German-speaking countries.
Forensic science international, 2004Co-Authors: H Klotzbach, R Krettek, H Bratzke, K Püschel, R Zehner, J AmendtAbstract:Megnin's book "La fauna des cadaveres" published in 1894 in France is generally accepted as a mile-stone in forensic Entomology. It is hardly known that at the same time this topic was likewise explored in the German-speaking countries. Even PMI estimation based on developmental data of blowflies was performed. After a more descriptive period in the first half of the 20th century the complexity and variability of insects' biological behavior were detected and formally investigated. Improved technical facilities, enhanced comprehension of scientific studies and multidisciplinary cooperation, enabled rapid progress in forensic Entomology during the last decades. With the European Association for Forensic Entomology founded in 2002 the frame work for a high standard of competency at an international level was constituted.
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The history of forensic Entomology in German-speaking countries.
Forensic Science International, 2004Co-Authors: H Klotzbach, R Krettek, H Bratzke, K Püschel, R Zehner, J AmendtAbstract:Megnin’s book ‘‘La fauna des cadaveres’’ published in 1894 in France is generally accepted as a mile-stone in forensic Entomology. It is hardly known that at the same time this topic was likewise explored in the German-speaking countries. Even PMI estimation based on developmental data of blowflies was performed. After a more descriptive period in the first half of the 20th century the complexity and variability of insects’ biological behavior were detected and formally investigated. Improved technical facilities, enhanced comprehension of scientific studies and multidisciplinary cooperation, enabled rapid progress in forensic Entomology during the last decades. With the European Association for Forensic Entomology founded in 2002 the frame work for a high standard of competency at an international level was constituted. # 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Forensic Entomology
Naturwissenschaften, 2004Co-Authors: Jens Amendt, R Krettek, R ZehnerAbstract:Necrophagous insects are important in the decomposition of cadavers. The close association between insects and corpses and the use of insects in medicocriminal investigations is the subject of forensic Entomology. The present paper reviews the historical background of this discipline, important postmortem processes, and discusses the scientific basis underlying attempts to determine the time interval since death. Using medical techniques, such as the measurement of body temperature or analysing livor and rigor mortis, time since death can only be accurately measured for the first two or three days after death. In contrast, by calculating the age of immature insect stages feeding on a corpse and analysing the necrophagous species present, postmortem intervals from the first day to several weeks can be estimated. These entomological methods may be hampered by difficulties associated with species identification, but modern DNA techniques are contributing to the rapid and authoritative identification of necrophagous insects. Other uses of entomological data include the toxicological examination of necrophagous larvae from a corpse to identify and estimate drugs and toxicants ingested by the person when alive and the proof of possible postmortem manipulations. Forensic Entomology may even help in investigations dealing with people who are alive but in need of care, by revealing information about cases of neglect.
Jens Amendt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Current Concepts in Forensic Entomology - Current Concepts in Forensic Entomology
2010Co-Authors: Jens AmendtAbstract:Early Postmortem Changes and Stages of Decomposition.- Keys for Identification of Immature Insects.- Key for the Identification of Third Instars of European Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) of Forensic Importance.- The Utility of Coleoptera in Forensic Investigations.- Phoretic Mites and Carcasses: Acari Transported by Organisms Associated with Animal and Human Decomposition.- Indoor Arthropods of Forensic Importance: Insects Associated with Indoor Decomposition and Mites as Indoor Markers.- Contemporary Precision, Bias and Accuracy of Minimum Post-Mortem Intervals Estimated Using Development of Carrion-Feeding Insects.- Analysing Forensic Entomology Data Using Additive Mixed Effects Modelling.- Toxicology and Forensic Entomology.- Cuticular Hydrocarbons: A New Tool in Forensic Entomology?.- Exploiting Insect Olfaction in Forensic Entomology.- Decomposition and Invertebrate Colonization of Cadavers in Coastal Marine Environments.- The Insects Colonisation of Buried Remains.- Forensic Implications of Myiasis.- Climate Change and Forensic Entomology.- Future Trends in Forensic Entomology.
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current concepts in forensic Entomology
2010Co-Authors: Jens AmendtAbstract:Early Postmortem Changes and Stages of Decomposition.- Keys for Identification of Immature Insects.- Key for the Identification of Third Instars of European Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) of Forensic Importance.- The Utility of Coleoptera in Forensic Investigations.- Phoretic Mites and Carcasses: Acari Transported by Organisms Associated with Animal and Human Decomposition.- Indoor Arthropods of Forensic Importance: Insects Associated with Indoor Decomposition and Mites as Indoor Markers.- Contemporary Precision, Bias and Accuracy of Minimum Post-Mortem Intervals Estimated Using Development of Carrion-Feeding Insects.- Analysing Forensic Entomology Data Using Additive Mixed Effects Modelling.- Toxicology and Forensic Entomology.- Cuticular Hydrocarbons: A New Tool in Forensic Entomology?.- Exploiting Insect Olfaction in Forensic Entomology.- Decomposition and Invertebrate Colonization of Cadavers in Coastal Marine Environments.- The Insects Colonisation of Buried Remains.- Forensic Implications of Myiasis.- Climate Change and Forensic Entomology.- Future Trends in Forensic Entomology.
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Best practice in forensic Entomology—standards and guidelines
International Journal of Legal Medicine, 2007Co-Authors: Jens Amendt, Carlo P. Campobasso, Emmanuel Gaudry, Christian Reiter, Hélène N. Leblanc, Martin HallAbstract:Forensic Entomology, the use of insects and other arthropods in forensic investigations, is becoming increasingly more important in such investigations. To ensure its optimal use by a diverse group of professionals including pathologists, entomologists and police officers, a common frame of guidelines and standards is essential. Therefore, the European Association for Forensic Entomology has developed a protocol document for best practice in forensic Entomology, which includes an overview of equipment used for collection of entomological evidence and a detailed description of the methods applied. Together with the definitions of key terms and a short introduction to the most important methods for the estimation of the minimum postmortem interval, the present paper aims to encourage a high level of competency in the field of forensic Entomology.
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best practice in forensic Entomology standards and guidelines
International Journal of Legal Medicine, 2007Co-Authors: Jens Amendt, Emmanuel Gaudry, Christian Reiter, Hélène N. Leblanc, Carlo Pietro Campobasso, M J R HallAbstract:Forensic Entomology, the use of insects and other arthropods in forensic investigations, is becoming increasingly more important in such investigations. To ensure its optimal use by a diverse group of professionals including pathologists, entomologists and police officers, a common frame of guidelines and standards is essential. Therefore, the European Association for Forensic Entomology has developed a protocol document for best practice in forensic Entomology, which includes an overview of equipment used for collection of entomological evidence and a detailed description of the methods applied. Together with the definitions of key terms and a short introduction to the most important methods for the estimation of the minimum postmortem interval, the present paper aims to encourage a high level of competency in the field of forensic Entomology.
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Forensic Entomology
Naturwissenschaften, 2004Co-Authors: Jens Amendt, R Krettek, R ZehnerAbstract:Necrophagous insects are important in the decomposition of cadavers. The close association between insects and corpses and the use of insects in medicocriminal investigations is the subject of forensic Entomology. The present paper reviews the historical background of this discipline, important postmortem processes, and discusses the scientific basis underlying attempts to determine the time interval since death. Using medical techniques, such as the measurement of body temperature or analysing livor and rigor mortis, time since death can only be accurately measured for the first two or three days after death. In contrast, by calculating the age of immature insect stages feeding on a corpse and analysing the necrophagous species present, postmortem intervals from the first day to several weeks can be estimated. These entomological methods may be hampered by difficulties associated with species identification, but modern DNA techniques are contributing to the rapid and authoritative identification of necrophagous insects. Other uses of entomological data include the toxicological examination of necrophagous larvae from a corpse to identify and estimate drugs and toxicants ingested by the person when alive and the proof of possible postmortem manipulations. Forensic Entomology may even help in investigations dealing with people who are alive but in need of care, by revealing information about cases of neglect.
J Amendt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The history of forensic Entomology in German-speaking countries.
Forensic science international, 2004Co-Authors: H Klotzbach, R Krettek, H Bratzke, K Püschel, R Zehner, J AmendtAbstract:Megnin's book "La fauna des cadaveres" published in 1894 in France is generally accepted as a mile-stone in forensic Entomology. It is hardly known that at the same time this topic was likewise explored in the German-speaking countries. Even PMI estimation based on developmental data of blowflies was performed. After a more descriptive period in the first half of the 20th century the complexity and variability of insects' biological behavior were detected and formally investigated. Improved technical facilities, enhanced comprehension of scientific studies and multidisciplinary cooperation, enabled rapid progress in forensic Entomology during the last decades. With the European Association for Forensic Entomology founded in 2002 the frame work for a high standard of competency at an international level was constituted.
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The history of forensic Entomology in German-speaking countries.
Forensic Science International, 2004Co-Authors: H Klotzbach, R Krettek, H Bratzke, K Püschel, R Zehner, J AmendtAbstract:Megnin’s book ‘‘La fauna des cadaveres’’ published in 1894 in France is generally accepted as a mile-stone in forensic Entomology. It is hardly known that at the same time this topic was likewise explored in the German-speaking countries. Even PMI estimation based on developmental data of blowflies was performed. After a more descriptive period in the first half of the 20th century the complexity and variability of insects’ biological behavior were detected and formally investigated. Improved technical facilities, enhanced comprehension of scientific studies and multidisciplinary cooperation, enabled rapid progress in forensic Entomology during the last decades. With the European Association for Forensic Entomology founded in 2002 the frame work for a high standard of competency at an international level was constituted. # 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Lance A. Durden - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Medical and Veterinary Entomology
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 2002Co-Authors: Gary R. Mullen, Lance A. DurdenAbstract:"Medical and Veterinary Entomology" is a comprehensive text and is primarily intended for graduate students and upper level undergraduates studying the medical and veterinary significance of insects and related arthropods. The book will also appeal to a larger audience, specialists and non-specialists alike, including entomologists, parasitologists, biologists, epidemiologists, physicians, public health personnel, veterinarians, wildlife specialists and others looking for a readable, authoritative book on this topic. The first two chapters provide overviews of medical-veterinary Entomology and epidemiology, respectively. These are followed by individual chapters devoted to each group of insects or arachnids of medical-veterinary importance and the health problems they can cause including their role as vectors of pathogens. Each of these chapters provides an overview of the taxonomy, biology and ecology of the group, and is followed by separate sections on their medical and veterinary importance, then by a section on prevention and control and, finally, by a list of references and further reading. It is written by nationally and internationally renowned contributing authors. It contains up to date and new information that is easy to locate, with extensive subheadings and highlighted key words throughout text. It includes extensive coverage of arachnids, including scorpions, solpugids, spiders, mites and ticks. It is designed for teaching several courses including Medical Entomology, Veterinary Entomology or combined Medical-Veterinary Entomology courses.
