Forensic DNA Samples from Car Air and Surfaces After Temporary Use

A figshare study by Emily Bibbo explores the detection of human DNA inside cars. The research compares air samples collected with an AirPrep™ Cub Sampler to surface samples from eight sites across six cars. The dataset, last updated in May 2026, includes results from tests involving temporary users with and without personal protective equipment.

Use Cases

• Compare DNA recovery rates between air and surface sampling methods based on the described experimental setup.
• Analyze the impact of personal protective equipment on DNA transfer based on the described roles of glove and facemask use.
• Investigate factors influencing DNA detection on car surfaces based on mentioned variables like hours driven and shedder status.

Strengths

• Dataset includes results from a controlled experiment across seven cars with specific roles for temporary users.
• Compares two collection methods: air sampling with a named device and surface swabbing from eight defined sites.
• Explicitly licensed under CC-BY-4.0 for open reuse.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The total dataset size is 953.9 KB, indicating a very limited scope.

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

Experimental study using an AirPrep™ Cub Sampler for air collection and swabs for surface sampling in seven cars.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-12 07:00:08; freshness should be verified.