Sexual Assault: How 'Distinct' Pubic Hair Bacteria Could Help ID Rapists

Like fingerprints or DNA, the bacteria on a person's pubic hairs are distinct and could help forensic experts identify sexual offenders in rape cases, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal Investigative Genetics. Researchers argue that law enforcement could compare the bacterial profile of an assailant's pubic hair to that of a victim, looking for matches that could indicate intercourse. Such analysis could augment other forensic evidence collected during an investigation, scient...