Integrating Forensic Psychology with Clinical, Cognitive, and Social Disciplines
Discover how forensic psychology merges with clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology to apply comprehensive…
Found Dead in Snow: Using Microbes to Pinpoint Time of Death
Discover how forensic scientists use microbial data to estimate postmortem intervals in extreme cold environments,…
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Understanding Death and Modes of Death
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The Importance of Careful Handling and Preservation of Questioned Documents
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World DNA Day: Celebrating DNA – The Blueprint of Justice
On World DNA Day (April 25th), discover the profound impact of DNA science on forensic…
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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…
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…
The Fragile Math of Justice: 4 Surprising Truths About Forensic DNA
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.…
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…
