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Forensic Ecology: Analyzing Ecological Evidence in Criminal Investigations
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Multispectral Drone Mapping in Forensic Science: Applications, Accuracy, and Evidence Value
Multispectral drone mapping has emerged as a valuable analytical tool in modern forensic science, enabling investigators to observe terrain and…
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Beyond the Surface: Extending the Forensic MRI Window for Living Strangulation Victims
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In the quiet, sterile hum of a forensic laboratory, a single microscopic skin cell can change the course of justice.…
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This week, forensic science breaks new ground. Researchers achieve the "Holy Grail" by recovering fingerprints from fired bullet casings. Meanwhile,…
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Rapid DNA technology offers a fully automated 'sample-in, profile-out' solution, generating forensic profiles in under two hours. We explore the…
