The application of medical and scientific expertise to analyze crimes and establish facts in legal cases has long fascinated the public. From determining cause of death and time since death to toxicology testing and DNA analysis, medical forensics provides critical evidence in criminal investigations.

Cureus requests original research, review articles, and technical and case reports exploring all aspects of forensic medicine and its role in the justice system.

Please include the keyword "Forensic Medicine" in submissions.

Submission Deadline: November 10, 2023

Example topics include:

• ABO Blood Grouping and Rhesus Factor Determination From Dental Pulp Tissue: A Forensic Research
   
• Blood-Based Biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injury: A Narrative Review With Implications for the Legal System
   
• Homicide-Suicide Partners: A Simulation of Injuries
   
• Estimation of Time Since Death From Potassium Levels in Vitreous Humor in Cases of Unnatural Death: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study
   
• The Use of Volatile Substances in Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault: A Systematic Review

This call welcomes articles from forensic pathologists, psychiatrists, odontologists, toxicologists, dentists, DNA analysts, and other experts on the complex intersection of medicine, science, and criminal justice.

Published articles will be promoted through our social media channels, a dedicated email campaign, and article roundups, ensuring maximum impact and exposure to a wide audience of medical professionals. Share your work on this ever-intriguing field!