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Fingerprinting is perhaps the most famous technique in forensic science, and has been used for centuries to identify criminals. In modern times, DNA profiling has also become a popular tool for identification. This article will explore both of these forensic fields.... Continue Reading →
The study of blood for forensic purposes is part of a field called "forensic serology". In this article, we will discuss two different aspects of blood analysis: blood typing and blood spatter. Blood Typing To understand blood typing, we must first understand... Continue Reading →
Ballistics is the study of firearms and their projectiles. Many violent crimes nowadays involve guns, which is why ballistics has become such an important field in forensic science. Specialists in this area are often tasked with matching a firearm to... Continue Reading →
The task of estimating time of death falls into the field of forensic pathology. Experts in this field, such as medical examiners and coroners, are charged with determining both time and cause of death through autopsies and evidence collected by... Continue Reading →