• Tabbussum Parveen
• Vanisree C.R

The paper reviews new developments in forensic science concerning gender identity as they pertain to hair sample analysis. Gender identity is an essential aspect of human identity that is critical to forensic investigations. It helps identify victims and offers insightful information about crime scenes. The importance of gender identity in forensic situations is discussed at the outset of the study, along with its consequences for criminal investigations and the criminal justice system. The study lays out the background for the development of hair sample analysis techniques and gives an outline of the conventional methods used to determine gender. The paper then explores state-of-the-art techniques that have transformed the precision and dependability of gender identification using hair analysis, such as proteomic and molecular methods. It also explores possible future paths for this field of study, including multidisciplinary cooperation and the exploration of new technology. Ultimately, by using hair sample analysis to give a thorough knowledge of gender identity today, "Strands of Identity" intends to direct forensic science research projects in the future.

STRANDS OF IDENTITY: ADVANCEMENTS IN GENDER IDENTIFICATION THROUGH HAIR SAMPLE ANALYSIS

"STRANDS OF IDENTITY: ADVANCEMENTS IN GENDER IDENTIFICATION THROUGH HAIR SAMPLE ANALYSIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no.41-47, December-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGA06007.pdf

"STRANDS OF IDENTITY: ADVANCEMENTS IN GENDER IDENTIFICATION THROUGH HAIR SAMPLE ANALYSIS", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 12, page no. pp41-47, December-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRGA06007.pdf