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Beyond the Surface: Extending the Forensic MRI Window for Living Strangulation Victims
The "Silent" Violence In forensic casework, few things are as frustrating as the disconnect between a victim's account of a…
Forensic DNA Contamination Control: A Quality Assurance Guide
In the quiet, sterile hum of a forensic laboratory, a single microscopic skin cell can change the course of justice.…
This Week in Forensics: “Holy Grail” Fingerprint Tech & A Wave of IDs
This week, forensic science breaks new ground. Researchers achieve the "Holy Grail" by recovering fingerprints from fired bullet casings. Meanwhile,…
Nanoparticles for Fingerprints: A Surface-Specific Guide
We have all been there: staring at a faint, smudged ridge pattern on a "nightmare" surface—maybe a textured dashboard or…
From Crime Scene to CODIS in 90 Minutes: The Science of Rapid DNA Technology
Rapid DNA technology offers a fully automated 'sample-in, profile-out' solution, generating forensic profiles in under two hours. We explore the…
Forensic Weekly: IGG’s Big Wins & The New Science of DNA Age-Estimation
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The Likelihood Ratio: Unveiling the Statistical Strength of Forensic Evidence
The Likelihood Ratio (LR) is pivotal in modern forensic statistics, providing a robust framework for evaluating evidence. This guide breaks…
