A Comparative Study of Human and Non-Human Hair Samples from Delhi (Paperback)

Ria Ghosh

ISBN 10: 6208225094 / ISBN 13: 9786208225094

Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2025

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Paperback. The work titled A Comparative Study of Human and Non-Human Hair Samples from Delhi explores the microscopic and elemental differences between human and animal hair to aid forensic investigations. Through comparative analysis using both physical and chemical methods, including microscopic examination and SEM-EDX (scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray analysis), the study characterizes unique traits in hair from various species, such as humans, dogs, cows, cats, and buffaloes. The research aims to assist in source identification of hair evidence at crime scenes. It highlights the significance of hair morphology and elemental composition in forensic science, particularly in cases where hair is one of the few biological traces available. Findings indicate clear interspecies variation, with specific cuticle patterns, medullary structures, and elemental markers unique to each species, enhancing the reliability of hair as a forensic tool. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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• Title: A Comparative Study of Human and Non-Human Hair Samples from Delhi (Paperback)
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 6208225094
• ISBN 13: 9786208225094
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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The work titled A Comparative Study of Human and Non-Human Hair Samples from Delhi explores the microscopic and elemental differences between human and animal hair to aid forensic investigations. Through comparative analysis using both physical and chemical methods, including microscopic examination and SEM-EDX (scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray analysis), the study characterizes unique traits in hair from various species, such as humans, dogs, cows, cats, and buffaloes. The research aims to assist in source identification of hair evidence at crime scenes. It highlights the significance of hair morphology and elemental composition in forensic science, particularly in cases where hair is one of the few biological traces available. Findings indicate clear interspecies variation, with specific cuticle patterns, medullary structures, and elemental markers unique to each species, enhancing the reliability of hair as a forensic tool.