forensic-science

Body mass index (BMI) is a crucial phenotypic feature with significant application value in forensic investigations; however, inferring BMI from forensic-related biological samples such as saliva remains challenging. In this study, saliva samples were collected and subjected to 16S rRNA sequencing to characterize microbial community composition, and BMI-associated microbial markers were screened …

What makes forensic science such a compelling way to teach chemistry? Whether or not students are fans of crime shows like CSI, NCIS, or Bones,... The post Color Countdown: Investigating Chemical Kinetics with a Forensic Twist appeared first on Vernier .

Depending on the condition of the corpse and the circumstances under which it is found, different approaches are used to calculate the post-mortem interval. Forensic pathologists and scientists from all over the world have been baffled by how to rule out foul play in deaths that are not considered natural. As a result of ongoing […] The post Forensic Entomology: A Complete Overview appeared first…

Introduction Diptera have colonised all kinds of habitats, both natural and anthropised. Many species are synanthropic, i.e., they live in close contact with humans and, among them, some can be used as indicators in criminal and civil proceedings. Forensic entomology is a field of zoology that, through the study of arthropods, their biological cycle, and […] The post Importance of Calliphoridae D…

Forensic Sciences & Criminal Investigation - Juniper Publishers Abstract Cut damage due to Sharp objects on different types of clothing is occasionally referred for analysis to forensic laboratories to correlate crime with criminal and/or crime scene in different kinds of cases related to stabbing, sexual assaults, robbery etc. Such examination is essential to help the investigation & to corr…

Extending time of death estimates Forensic scientists are looking at better, more accurate ways of determining the post-mortem interval, or time of death. When a human body decomposes, microbes and nematodes become abundant in the soil surrounding the body. The types and maturity of these organisms may be a means of determining the time of […] The post Soil moisture sensors aid forensic science i…

X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis: Useful For Forensic Examination by Mukesh Sharma in JFSCI - Juiper Publishers analytical examinations should be needed on the samples, while those samples should be examined rapidly on the basis of the human rights of the concerned suspects or victims. Those evidential samples have been observed and have been examined by many forensic experts [1]. Such samples have th…