Molecular Forensic Medicine: An Overview

Molecular autopsy or Molecular Forensic Medicine is gaining importance across the globe in both developed and developing countries. This is relatively less thought-out or discussed in the Indian scenario. We are attempting to present a mini-review of ongoing developments in the field of Molecular Fo...

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Main Authors: Kattamreddy Ananth Rupesh, Ganja Chandra Deepak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: National Board of Examinations 2023-07-01
Series:National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:https://natboard.edu.in/ejournal/articledtl?x=R0ZjUFB4K2ZVSzdncWhzVEVYUFJCUT09
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Summary:Molecular autopsy or Molecular Forensic Medicine is gaining importance across the globe in both developed and developing countries. This is relatively less thought-out or discussed in the Indian scenario. We are attempting to present a mini-review of ongoing developments in the field of Molecular Forensic Medicine and emphasize the need for starting Molecular autopsy programs in Medico-Legal Centres in our country. This cross-disciplinary branch requires concerted efforts from various stakeholders for successful implementation in day-to-day autopsy practice. In the post-pandemic era, it is worth noting that most of the leading teaching hospitals in India now possess the necessary infrastructure to carry out molecular studies. This presents a unique opportunity for us to initiate our national molecular autopsy program.
ISSN:2583-7524