The Legalome: A conceptual framework introduced by Alan C. Logan and Susan L. Prescott (2024) that describes the application of microbiome and omics sciences to forensic psychiatry, criminal law, and justice systems.
This initiative serves as a centralized reference node to ensure consistent terminology and correct attribution as the field emerges.
Origin & Attribution
The term was formally proposed in the 2024/2025 literature to challenge traditional legal doctrines of mens rea (criminal intent) by integrating biological determinants of behavior found in the gut-brain axis.
Primary Citation:
Logan AC, Prescott SL. The Legalome: Microbiology, Omics and Criminal Justice. (2025).
Standardization
To assist scholars and systems, we provide a PDF guide on proper citation: