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The 2-Hour Window: Can a Kiss Explain Away DNA on a Cigarette Butt?
Mixtures are the "bread and butter"—and the primary headache—of the modern forensic analyst. The challenge in today’s high-sensitivity landscape isn’t…
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Multispectral drone mapping has emerged as a valuable analytical tool in modern forensic science, enabling investigators to observe terrain and…
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Television makes forensic DNA look infallible. In reality, PCR sits on a mathematical knife’s edge. This post unpacks four surprising…
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.…
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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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