Ecologists developed a novel forensic tool for detecting laundering birds using isotope techniques
Ecologists from the Conservation Forensics Laboratory of the Research Division for Ecology and Biodiversity at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have applied stable isotope…
Mastering Sample Preparation in Forensic Toxicology: Enhancing Throughput and Instrument Uptime
Discover the critical role of sample preparation in forensic toxicology. Effective techniques for various biological matrices can significantly enhance analytical throughput and instrument uptime, leading…
Forensics Puzzle Cracked via Fluid Mechanical Principles
Fluid Mechanics Unlocks Forensic Blood Spatter Mysteries In the intricate world of forensic science, every detail—from the smallest fiber to a single droplet of blood—can…
Use of both DNA and Archeological data result in better identification of human remains.
Ancient DNA (aDNA) analysis is a powerful tool in multidisciplinary research on human remains, potentially leading to kinship scenarios and historical identifications.
Field Sobriety Tests and THC Levels Unreliable Indicators of Marijuana Intoxication
NIJ research shows THC levels and sobriety tests are unreliable indicators of cannabis intoxication. Discover the key findings and legal implications.
New Polymer-Based Technology for Visualizing Latent Blood Fingerprints
A new fluorescent polymer-based technique allows for highly sensitive and nondestructive visualization of latent blood fingerprints, even on challenging surfaces. Learn how this breakthrough technology…
Sub-surface imaging technology can expose counterfeit travel documents.
New research reveals that Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) can accurately detect counterfeit travel documents in seconds. This breakthrough in forensic science offers a non-destructive, high-resolution…
Ancient DNA From Sardinia Unlocks 6,000 Years of Genetic History
A groundbreaking study reveals 6,000 years of Sardinia's genetic history, highlighting stability through the Neolithic to Nuragic periods and new genetic influences from Phoenicians and…
Combining Genetics with genealogy to identify the dead in unmarked graves
Discover how combining genetics with genealogy can identify individuals in unmarked graves, with significant implications for historical research, military identification, and public health.
Forensic botanists: The science of using plants to find bodies
Explore how forensic botany uses plant chemistry to locate human remains. Discover groundbreaking research at the University of Tennessee’s body farm and its practical applications.
Forensic breakthrough helps explain how innocent people’s clothing fibres could end up at crime scenes
New forensic research shows that fibres can transfer without direct contact, raising critical questions about fibre evidence in criminal cases. Learn more about this breakthrough.
From Identification to a Chemical Fingerprint for Explosives in Forensic Research
Explore Karlijn Bezemer's groundbreaking research on the chemical profiling of explosives, enhancing forensic investigations and public safety. Learn about her methods and their implications.
SNPs Over STRs in Familial Testing to Minimize Errors
Discover how high-density SNP panels can enhance the accuracy of familial testing in forensic science, reducing errors compared to traditional STR technology.
Bone Proteomics: Revealing the Time a Corpse Spent Underwater
Explore how bone proteomics can reveal how long a corpse has been underwater, offering a revolutionary tool for forensic investigations.
