The microbiome as the biological basis of a promising biometric technology for forensic identification of humans

The article analyzes the concept and properties of the human microbiome as a potential basis for forensic identification biometric technology, taking into account its microbiological origin and complex structure. In order to confirm the forensic identification significance of the human microbiome, the author presents the results of specialized international scientific research (in the fields of microbiology, mathematical models and algorithms, analysis and processing of extensive arrays of microbiological and phylogenetic data) related to the biological justification of the method, the most significant scientific centers and programs in the relevant field are indicated.