How Old Is That Fingerprint?
New study discovers molecular markers that could be used to age fingerprints more accurately
crime scene investigation
Sleep-Deprived Individuals Less Forthcoming With Information
Study is one of the first to look at how sleep affects behavior during interrogations or interviews
Historical Forensic Case Shows Importance of Toxicological Analysis
An investigation of forensic reports from a famous case of poisoning which occurred in Portugal in the late 19th century demonstrates how critical toxicology is to the field
Solving a Double Murder with Investigative Genetic Genealogy
A successful case study of a 16-year-old double murder in Sweden
A 'Sandblasting' Technique to Detect Fingerprints
Researcher's experiments show abrasive blasting of a specialized powder over a surface is more effective at revealing fingerprints than the conventional dusting method
Forensic Scientists Unlocking Unique Chemical Signatures in Tires
Researchers based in Florida may have just unlocked a new way to collect evidence from skid marks left by cars
Reversal of Blood Droplet Flight Predicted, Captured in Experiments
The impact of gun muzzle gases on blood backspatter captured, implications for forensic analysis of bloodstain patterns
Forensics Puzzle Cracked via Fluid Mechanical Principles
How can clothing of a close-range shooter remain free of bloodstains?
Probabilistic Genotyping in the Forensic Lab
PG software has potential to be “game changer” in resolving criminal cases
Student's Research Could Help Speed Up the Crime-Solving Process
Rutgers University-Camden PhD student is developing tools to help law enforcement learn the identity of a criminal through DNA evidence