Touch DNA of Shed Skin Cells from the Deployed Airbag to Address Drunken Driving Crimes

In the criminal cases of driving under the influence （DUI）, DNA evidence can be collectedfrom the deployed airbag of the motor vehicle and submitted to the crime lab for touch DNA analysis.The evidence can be acquired when the skin cells are observed on the surface of the airbag in a trafficaccident. However, the low quantity or quality of the evidence collected from a crime scene preventsfurther identification analysis in many cases. In the current study, we reported a case of identifyingtouch DNA extraction from the shed skin cells from the deployed airbag of a motor vehicle. We man-aged to collect DNA evidence from the shed skin cells in an airbag using a proper approach of collec-tion and extraction. The 5.87 ng of extracted DNA was sufficient for genotyping and forensic identifica-tion, which helped to identify the driver of the car in collision with a pier in the street. In DUI casesand other traffic accidents, therefore, the amount of touch DNA extracted from the deployed airbag canbe sufficient for DNA marker genotyping and further analysis.     

牛结节性皮肤病防控技术研究现状及其策略

2019年8月我国新疆伊犁地区首次爆发牛结节性皮肤病,为做好该病的防控工作,防止外来疫情扩散蔓延到我国内地,现将该病防控的诊断检测技术、疫苗研发状况以及我国的策略进行概括介绍,为有效控制、净化和根除该病提供指导。     

The Effect of Skin Debris on Gunshot Residue Sampling and Detection

These experiments were designed to determine whether skin debris (desquamated epithelial cells and apparent skin oils) affects gunshot residue (GSR) particle detection on the sticky tape lift samples prepared for scanning electron microscopy (SEM). A dabbing experiment showed that GSR particles accumulate not only on the adhesive surface of the sampler, but also on the epithelial cell surfaces. Samplers were loaded with target GSR followed by dabbing 30 times on the back of a hand. Backscatter electron images were taken at 20 kV and for some at 30 kV of the same areas. The samplers were then treated with a sodium/calcium hypochlorite solution (bleach) to remove skin debris and again imaged in the SEM. Comparison of these images shows more GSR particles will likely be revealed at 30 kV than 20 kV and more particles revealed by the bleach treatment in an automated SEM system.     

RNA指标在死后人体皮肤组织中稳定性研究

目的探讨多种RNA指标的表达水平在死后人体皮肤组织中的稳定性。方法收集死亡时间(PMI)明确的人体皮肤组织样本10例,提取总RNA,运用实时荧光定量PCR(qRT-PCR)技术检测ACTB、GAPDH、18S、miR-203、5S、1et-7a、RPS29、U6共计8个RNA指标的表达水平。geNorm软件评估各RNA指标表达水平的稳定性,挑选出稳定的内参指标并分析其表达水平与相关因素(年龄、性别、死因)的关系。结果人体皮肤组织中5S、U6和miR-203表达水平最为稳定,其平均表达量与年龄、性别、及死因无关(P0.05)。结论 5S、U6和miR-203可以作为qRT-PCR方法研究PMI的理想内参指标。     

Evidence of Premeditation in Skin Messages in Suicide

A 34‐year‐old man with manic‐depressive disorder was found dead sitting in a vehicle with a hose running from the exhaust pipe to the cabin. Numerous suicide notes were found inside his house. At autopsy, the decedent was wearing jeans and a long‐sleeved windcheater. Upon removal of his clothes, a series of messages were also found written on the legs and forearm. Death was due to carbon monoxide toxicity with a blood level of carboxyhemoglobin of 84%. Skin messages represent a rare form of suicide note that may suggest that a suicide has not been planned, as the decedent may have used the nearest surface to write on. This case demonstrates, however, that skin messages may be more organized, being written prior to dressing and setting up the fatal episode. They also may compliment other notes and messages.     

电烧伤皮肤金属元素的测定

本实验系用220V交流电源和直径2.0mm紫铜线为接触电极,在新鲜尸体腹部皮肤上做电烧伤实验。用原子吸收分光光度计对电烧伤皮肤中铜元素含量进行测定。结果表明电烧伤皮肤铜元素含量最高可达137.90μg/g。经10%福尔马林溶液固定40天以上的电烧伤皮肤铜元素含量有昕降低,但仍较正常皮肤含量为高。电烧伤皮肤铜元素含量以电流斑处为最高。本实验为电烧伤皮肤金属元素的定性与定量分析,检材的提取和处理,提供了一个较好的方法,有利于判定案件的性质和确定接触电极的金属种类。     

小鼠皮肤切创后calpain1和calpain2的表达

目的观察小鼠皮肤切创愈合过程中calpain1和calpain2表达变化。方法应用免疫组织化学染色技术检测小鼠皮肤切创后calpain1和calpain2的表达。结果对照组的calpain1和calpain2均有表达,伤后1d calpain1阳性细胞率显著增加,达最大值。伤后3d阳性细胞比率显著下降。伤后5d阳性细胞比率再次显著增加,以后逐渐下降。伤后1d calpain2阳性细胞比率显著增加,伤后3d阳性细胞比率显著下降,达最低值。伤后5d阳性细胞比率再次显著增加,达最大值。伤后7d至10d,阳性细胞比率逐渐下降。结论小鼠皮肤切创后,calpain1和calpain2的表达随愈合时间而呈现双峰式变化。     

甲醛溶液固定对ICP-MS检测电流损伤皮肤金属化的影响

目的探讨应用电感耦合等离子体质谱（inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry ICP-MS）技术检测甲醛溶液固定后电流损伤皮肤中金属元素。方法利用黄铜、铁电极材料以220V交流电电击兔子后肢,电损伤皮肤分别进行甲醛溶液固定1周、6个月后,应用ICP-MS对电流损伤皮肤中金属元素进行测定。结果与对照组皮肤比较,黄铜电击组皮肤中检测出Cr、Ni、Cu、Zn、Pb含量升高（P〈0.05）;固定1周、6个月后仍可检测出Cr、Ni、Cu、Zn、Pb成分,其中Cr、Cu、Zn、Pb含量电击组与固定组差异无统计学意义。与对照组比较,铁电击后皮肤中检测出Fe、Cr、Mn、Ni元素含量升高（P〈0.05）;固定组（1周和6个月）后Fe、Cr、Ni元素含量与电击组差异无统计学意义。结论 ICP-MS可作为检测电流损伤皮肤中金属元素的有效方法,甲醛溶液固定后触电皮肤仍可进行沉积的金属元素检测,且固定对皮肤金属元素的含量影响较小,该方法仍可为电流损伤诊断提供依据。     

不同环境条件下大鼠死后皮肤生物力学特性改变

目的死亡时间的推测是法医病理学研究的重点和难点。皮肤具有一定生物力学特性,是机体死后分解破坏发生较迟的部分。本研究观察不同环境条件下死后大鼠皮肤生物力学特性的改变,探索其与死亡时间的关系。方法系统测试雌性SD大鼠在不同环境条件下（A组较高环境温度,B组较低环境温度）的死后皮肤生物力学特性。结果 A组大鼠皮肤死后张应力、延伸率在死后1d内先降低后升高,1d～6d逐渐降低,6d～7d略呈上升趋势;B组大鼠皮肤死后张应力在死后2d内先降低后升高,2d～16d逐渐降低,16d～20d略上升。结论 A组的张应力、延伸率和B组的张应力、应变能密度均表现出与死亡时间较好的相关性,是较好的推测死亡时间的生物力学参数。