[RAPID GENOMIC HUMAN IDENTIFICATION BY "LAB-ON-A-CHIP" TECHNOLOGIES DURING "IRON SWORDS" WAR].

Abstract

Introduction: The article delves into the broader applications of genomic and molecular identification beyond medicine, highlighting its use in areas such as transplantation, identification of genetic diseases, fertility treatments and personalized medicine. Moreover, genomic identification serves as a powerful tool in fields such as paternity testing, inheritance law, genealogy, immigration, forensic identification and post-mortem identification. The process of post-mortem human identifications, on any scale-including in extreme events like wars and mass casualty incidents-is a crucial part of the investigative efforts. This process is protected by international conventions to prevent prolonged grief and uncertainty, ultimately leading to "closure" regarding the fate of the victims. In recent years, there have been significant advancements in biometric genomic identification technologies as part of the broader development of forensic pathology. These advances are based on research and discoveries in genetics, as well as innovations in genomic sequencing technologies and biomedical equipment classified as "lab-on-a-chip" technologies. The developments in genomic identification are happening alongside overall progress in biometric identification and the growing need for rapid genomic-biometric identification, particularly in mass casualty and extreme events.