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Forensic Q & A
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Forensic Q & A
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Forensic Science Career Question
What are the steps involved in becoming a forensic scientist?
Forensic Science Masters Degree
If you want to do a Masters in forensic science do you have do a B.Sc first? And if so, does the B.Sc have to be in forensic science?
Origins of Forensic Science
How did forensic science originate? What equipment do forensic scientists use?
Forensic Anthropologists
What five attributes must a forensic anthropologist possess?
Criminalistics
If I was to follow a forensic career in criminalistics would I work in a lab?
Forensic Scientists
What kind of places do forensic scientists get to work?
DNA Sample Contamination
Is it normal for somebody to take a DNA swab and then lay the swab on a counter. The counter was in a patient room at a clinic where both staff and visitors ...
Crime Writer Seeking Forensic Information
I am writing a crime fiction novel and need some accurate forensic information. And would like to thank you in advance for your time.
At the beginning ...
Psychological Autopsy
What is a psychological autopsy? In what way it is effective within the criminal Justice System?
Forensic Science Courses in Australia
Hi, I have 36 years experience as a dental nurse carried out a wide range of procedures such as surgical/implants etc. I am also the infection control ...
Forensic Terminology and Tools
Hi I am really interested in writing a book on Forensic Science but to do this I need to know about the terms used and what tools are used during an autopsy....
Forensic Evidence On A Dead Body
Forensic evidence question: If a dead body is laying on a coin for a long time, would it leave a stain? How would different environmental conditions (cold,...
Forensic Science Courses in The UK and Ireland
what colleges in Ireland and the UK offer forensic sciences courses?
Forensic Psychologist
Is forensic psychology a career that has a lot of opportunities? Will I be able to get work in this field?
Bone Discoloration
I have some rib sections removed at autopsy the interior of which is black. Is this due to Minomycin? The deceased had a history of Minomycin intake and ...
Forensic Science Job Opportunities
Can I have a few examples of jobs that I can obtain after studying forensic science at college?
CSI Salary
How much do CSI forensic scientists make annually?
Forensic Science History
About how long ago did the solving of crimes become a science? Who/what was a major influence on this? How were criminals usually caught before forensic ...
Death Investigation Nurse
I am currently an RN interested in becoming a death scene investigator. I am interested in feedback regarding the education and certification necessary ...
Forensic Question: Presence of Semen
What chemical can I use on a garment to identify the presence of semen?
Forensic Pathologist Role
This is a question i got from uni. What kind of information can be gained from bones, by a forensic pathologist?
I'm confused. Doesn't a pathologist ...
Forensic Job Opportunities
I have a post-grad diploma in forensic science, and was wondering how a grad student would get a head start in the forensics work force?
Analyzing Cut Marks in Bone Using A Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
I am studying my BSc in Forensics in the UK. My chosen subject in my dissertation is analyzing cut marks in bone using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)...
History of Forensic science
Where did forensic science originate?
What is Forensic Science Really Like
I am doing my final piece of coursework on Forensic Science. I have found plenty of information on the internet but I was wondering if there was any way ...
What is Forensic Anthropology
What is forensic anthropology? And what do forensic anthropologists do?
Subdural Haemorrhage
Forensic pathology question. could a Subdural Haemorrhage be missed in a post-mortem?
DNA From A Sperm Sample
How can you extract someones DNA from a sperm sample? What forensic DNA information would it show?
Forensic Science Career Benefits
what are the benefits of a career in forensic science?
Crime Scene Evidence
Hello. I am writing a crime novel and there are two questions I want to find answers to:
1. For how long can identifiable DNA or other forensic evidence ...
How Criminal Profiling Has Helped Catch Serial Killers
I'm doing a project on Criminal Psychology. Could you please send me information on how criminal profiling has helped catch serial killers. I need 2 examples ...
Forensic Psychology Work Experience
I'm studying A Level psychology and I am really interested in forensic psychology, wondered whether anyone knows of anywhere that does forensics and accepts ...
Forensic Physical Evidence
Would pieces of a shredded document possess class or individual characteristics?
Forensic DNA Information
I'm doing a chemistry coursework piece for my GCSE about Forensic Science, DNA, Blood Tests (Pregnancy Tests etc). I wondered if it would be possible to ...
The CSI Effect
I need to write a paper for my Criminal Investigation class about the CSI Effect. Do you know of any good websites that deals with this topic?
Undergraduate Student Interested in Forensics
I am currently attending Lehman college and my major is Anthropology, Chemistry, and Biology its kind of confusing but this major covers criminalistics....
Forensic Document Question
Suppose that you have a word in a document, for example "DNA". Later, a week or two, you write over the letter D, with the same pen, and transform this ...
Fingerprinting The Dead
Can anyone suggest reading material or a web site explaining the retrieval of fingerprints from a dead body and has the process been successfully used ...
Forensic Science India
I am doing my M.Sc in Forensic Science and I want to know what are the forensic science jobs and research facilities in India. Also, what are the rules,...
Forensic Science Work Experience
Hi i am not sure if you will be able to help me but i am going to ask anyway. I am a first year undergraduate forensic science and criminal investigation ...
Forensic Anthropology Questions
I have several questions I would like to ask.
Where did Forensic Anthropology Originate?
What was the first application of it?
What is the future ...
Preservation of DNA From Mass Disasters?
I am in my second year studying Forensic Science Bsc. Do you have any information on pyrosequencing and the preservation of DNA from mass disasters?
Forensic Science Question About Nitrates
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My forensic science question is what is the difference between nitrates in fertilizers and nitrates in gunpowder?
Dual Forensic Jobs
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Do you think it is practical to be involved in more than one type of forensic science, such as forensic anthropology and DNA profiling? I know that forensic ...
Masters in Forensic Psychology
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Can one study for a masters in forensic psychology having done an undergraduate degree in psychology counseling? If not what are the alternatives?
Forensic Chemistry
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what areas of chemistry are applied in a forensic career? I know areas such as toxicology and chemiluminescence but what else?
Forensic Anthropologist Salary
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What is the salary range for a forensic anthropologist?
Testable DNA
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Forensic DNA question: Is it possible to extract testable DNA from a semen sample which dates back to about 2 years? Also, the dress which contains the ...
DNA From Human Hair
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how do forensic scientists extract DNA from human hair?
Undergraduate Student Interested in Forensic Investigation
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I am an undergraduate student studying law in Nigeria. I am very interested in forensic investigation and forensic medicine. I would like to study in Canada ...
The Future of Forensics
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I am writing the curriculum for a new Introduction to Forensics Course and would like to include a section on the Future of Forensics. All ideas are welcome....
Forensic Chemistry
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What is the role of Chemicals in Forensic Science?
What Makes A Good Forensic Anthropologist
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What attributes must a good forensic anthropologist possess?
Sperm Survival
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Forensic science question. How long can sperm survive in a dead body?
Molecular Biology And Forensic Science
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Can anyone tell me about the most recent molecular biology techniques applied within forensic science?
The Science of Criminal Investigation
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When did the solving of crimes first become scientific?
Nanotechnology in Forensic Science
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What aspects of nanotechnology can be applied within forensic science?
The Future of Forensic Science
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Will forensics always be needed or will something more advanced take its place?
Forensics and College Degrees
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I recently found out that UNLV is getting rid of its Forensic Science Program and now I don't know which way to go. In order to qualify for a job in Crime ...
Forensic Techniques
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What are some of the techniques used in forensic science?
DNA From A Sterile Man
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Is it possible to obtain a DNA sample from a sterile man's semen?
Studying Forensics
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I'm a young student hoping to start A levels in 2008/2009. I really enjoy watching movies where investigators use forensic science to solve cases and I ...
Forensic Assessment
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What are the forensic assessment criteria that help identify whether a patient or offender is dangerous to the extent that he (or she) might commit suicide ...
Forensic Degree Financing
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I have a first degree in IT and a minor in Biology. I want to pursue a master's in Forensic Biology or Crime scene investigation, where can I access financing ...
Scope of Forensic Science in Canada
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I am doing a Masters in forensic science in India. I would like to know if I can get a work placement in Canada after completion of my studies and also ...
Forensic Science Reports
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Forensic Science Reports? How could I write a Formal Statement to present evidence to a court? Are there any mandatory requirements for such a statement?...
Fingerprint Identification Points
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Forensic science question. How many points do fingerprints have to have in common to be classed as coming from the same person?
Forensic Science in Africa
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I would like to know whether there are universities in Africa offering a Diploma in Forensic science.
Forensic Science Research Topic
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I am a student of F.Y.B.sc (Life Science). Can anyone suggest a topic of research in the field of forensic science. It's for an undergraduate research ...
Bouyancy of A Severed Human Head
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Can a severed human head float? And, if it sinks immediately, will it 'rise again' when the brain decomposes? There are instances when allegedly human ...
Questions For A Forensic Psychologist
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I am working on a power point presentation for my senior project and need to interview someone who is a forensic psychologist. Please email me at contessa617@...
Forensic Science Degree Advice
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I'm interested in working in the genetics field of Forensics, but I'm not sure what degree I need. I stay in South Africa.
Crime Scene Processing
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I am writing a thesis entitled "problems encountered by the PNP Scene Of Crime Operation on their Job Performance"
My question is what are the ...
Changes in The Field of Forensic Science
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Is forensic science a field that is likely to see significant changes over the next few decades?
Developments in Forensic Science
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What developments have there been in forensic science since the year 2000?
Forensic Attributes
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What are five attributes that a quality forensic anthropologist must possess? Why would those traits be important to the profession?
Implementing Forensic Technology
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How can forensic science be successfully implemented in a country that has no data base of individual fingerprints, DNA, blood type and the like of that....
Forensic Career Advice
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I am a Forensic science graduate from the u.k desperately trying to get a job within the field. Is there anyone out there who would be able to advise me ...
Is Biotechnology Linked To Forensic Science
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I'm getting a higher nitec in biotechnology certificate from Singapore. How do I further my education to study to become a forensic scientist? is biotechnology ...
Forensic Science And Mathematics
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I would like to know if mathematics is a requirement for the forensic sciences. Which subjects should be chosen for under-graduation?
Forensic Science in Melbourne
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Hi I'm looking at studying forensic science. I'm in Melbourne and not sure where I can study. Can you help?
Crazy About Forensics
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Hey I'm in high school and I'm crazy about forensics. After high school where should I study and what should I study?
Forensic Education Advice
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I'm an undergraduate student and am going to major in Liberal Arts Math and Science. I'm interested in forensic science and I live in Nassau County, NY....
Forensic Toxicology
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Comparative numeric values of ng/ml levels of hydrocodone in a forensic toxicology report for a subject who is medicating as prescribed as opposed to someone ...
Forensic Psychology Salary
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How much do Forensic Psychologists make annually?
Forensic Science Programs
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What are the top colleges that are known for great forensic science programs?
Forensic Scientist and a CSI
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Can you be both a CSI and a forensic scientist? Or are they already the same thing because this confused me. If they are not the same what is the difference?...
Forensic Odontology Courses
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what courses in forensic odontology can I pursue after doing BDS? What colleges offer this forensic course and what is the fee structure?
Body Changes After Death
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Forensic question: Which is the last artery to stop pulsating after death?
Forensic Science Research Paper
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I am a student working on a research paper on the career we want to pursue. I need an interview source from a person who knows about or is a forensic scientist,...
CSI: Photo Flo With Basic Yellow For Fingerprints
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CSI question. Can you mix photo flo with basic yellow 40 and is it effective for fingerprints. If not why?
Forensic Science Masters in India
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I have finished my graduation (BTech) in Biotechnology. If I want to pursue a career in forensic sciences what Masters can I do in India.
Would Forensic Psychology Qualifications Obtained in The UK be recognised in the USA
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I am a Chartered Forensic Psychologist and hold AFBPsS BPS membership. I have been chartered for 4 years and have 8 years of post qualification experience....
Environmental Forensics
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Hi, I am on my first year in forensic science and I would like to concentrate on environmental forensics. where can I get some information? Thank you.
Human DNA in Tree Sap
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Could a decomposing body's DNA be found in the sap of a tree?
Forensic Question
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what are Hemins?
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Forensic indicators of the presence of blood. When blood like trace evidence is found at a crime scene, the CSI may use a ...
Forensic Enhancement of A Faded Receipt
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I have a receipt for extended warranty which while faded was just readable enough for the shop assistant to copy. The company in question refused to honour ...
Best Forensic Science College
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I would like to pursue a career in Forensic Science after I graduate High School e.g. Forensic Technician and Crime Scene Investigator. What college do ...
Studying Forensics
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Hello. I am interested in taking a course in forensics. However, I do not have any information on it. I would like to know where can I take a course, how ...
Forensic Odontologist
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What is the salary of a forensic odontologist?
Backsplatter And The Blowback Theory
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What exactly is the blowback theory? How does it relate to murder crimes? what is the maximum distance of travel for blood when being shot from 1-3 feet ...
Identifying Fingerprints
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What is the accurate procedure to identify two fingerprints to check if either is a fraud?
Could we send a scanned copy of two fingerprints over the ...
Exhumation For Forensic Examination
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How to exhume a body and do its forensic examination for medicolegal procedure.
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