Methylation-based forensic age estimation on different biogeographic backgrounds: A study on Central Europeans, East Asians and West Africans | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Methylation-based forensic age estimation on different biogeographic backgrounds: A study on Central Europeans, East Asians and West Africans
Key Points
Age estimation accuracy varies significantly among diverse biogeographic backgrounds, affecting forensic applications.
Methylation profiles associated with age displayed variation when analyzed across Central Europeans, East Asians, and West Africans.
Analysis focused on genetic markers and population stratification to assess age estimation methods.
Findings highlight the need for localized forensic approaches to improve age estimation reliability.