Forensic Science Blog
Welcome to The Forensic Science Blog, the place where we document the things that have caught our attention in the world of forensic science.
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Jul 30, 2010, Forensic Toxicology InvestigationFor how long after a person's death/murder can their hair (from remains of corpse) be used to determine if they were poisoned, and if so, by what substance? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Toxicology Investigation" Jul 29, 2010, The All About Forensic Science GuestbookMany thanks for visiting the All About Forensic Science website. Any feedback you have would be gratefully received. Whether it's just to say hello, to comment about a specific forensic... Permalink -- click for full blog post "The All About Forensic Science Guestbook" Jul 29, 2010, Women in Forensic ScienceI am taking classes for criminal investagations right now and one of my class mates asked me if women changed forensic science at all. I was hoping I could Permalink -- click for full blog post "Women in Forensic Science" Jul 28, 2010, Forensic Science College MajorHi, I'm going to be a senior in high school and I'm extremely interested in pursuing a career in forensic science with a chemistry concentration. Right Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science College Major" Jul 26, 2010, Forensic Ballistics Bullet QuestionIs it possible to determine which of two bullets fired from the same weapon within seconds of each other was fired first Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Ballistics Bullet Question" Jul 26, 2010, Forensic Anthropologist Job StressI am considering a job as a forensic anthropologist, but am unsure about the trauma one faces in this career. Is it hard being around death, and hate crimes Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Anthropologist Job Stress" Jul 25, 2010, Forensic Scientist SalariesAbout How Much A Year Do Forensic Scientists Make Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Scientist Salaries" Jul 24, 2010, Forensics Training in WalesHi. I'm 27 years old and I live on Anglesey, North Wales. I have A-Levels in Chemistry, Biology and Geography. I'm a qualified primary school teacher but Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensics Training in Wales" Jul 23, 2010, Forensic DNA QuestionCan anybody tell me if there would be any type of dna left on a garden hose used for siphoning gas from a car to a gas can? And if so would it be enough Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic DNA Question" Jul 22, 2010, History of Forensic ScienceWelcome to the history of forensic science page. The aim of this page is to highlight landmark cases, scientific breakthroughs and pioneers within the discipline whose forensic work left a lasting... Permalink -- click for full blog post "History of Forensic Science" Jul 22, 2010, Showcasing Famous Forensic CasesForensic science is a fascinating topic in its own right but when its employed, discussed and debated in relation to celebrities, high profile trials and key historical figures it becomes... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Showcasing Famous Forensic Cases" Jul 22, 2010, Forensic Pathology Information GuidePathology is a medical speciality concerned with the study of disease. The main way pathologists study disease is by conducting an autopsy i.e. a comprehensive surgical examination of the deceased... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Pathology Information Guide" Jul 22, 2010, Forensic Science in India: A Free & Comprehensive GuideA very warm welcome to the forensic science in India page. This page was built in response to the number of e-mails we received from this wonderful part of the world asking for information about... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science in India: A Free & Comprehensive Guide" Jul 22, 2010, Forensic Jobs DirectoryThe forensic jobs page connects you with a network of websites which list forensic science related job vacancies. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Jobs Directory" Jul 20, 2010, Morphing From Male To Female In A DNA SampleThis is a murder case with a DNA sample from the crime scene. Initial tests on Y-STR showed a partial match to a male accused. A subsequent test on “supposedly” Permalink -- click for full blog post "Morphing From Male To Female In A DNA Sample" Jul 19, 2010, Forensic Anthropology UniversityI am interested in working in the Forensic Anthropology field. What University would people recommend Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Anthropology University" Jul 19, 2010, Audio Engineering ForensicsHi i have just started studying audio engineering and would like to get into the forensics side after my course. Any tips re: courses, sites, people I Permalink -- click for full blog post "Audio Engineering Forensics" Jul 19, 2010, Is A Forensic Degree Essential?Hi I'm from England and got a 2.2 BSc in Biomedical Science. I was just wondering if it is a requirement to have a forensic science degree to become a Permalink -- click for full blog post "Is A Forensic Degree Essential?" Jul 19, 2010, Forensic Ballistics QuestionsIf a person shoots a 40 cal s&w semi auto gun will he have gsr on his hands and clothes? If yes, how long would it to take to clean off or wear off? With Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Ballistics Questions" Jul 17, 2010, UK Forensic Science Degree Programmes & Course DirectoryThe aim of this page is to help anybody looking for information relating to UK forensic science degree programmes, forensic science schools, forensic science college courses or forensic science... Permalink -- click for full blog post "UK Forensic Science Degree Programmes & Course Directory" Jul 17, 2010, Forensic Psychology Programs (USA)Welcome to the USA Forensic Psychology Degree Directory. For each University or college featured below, details of the forensic psychology programs on offer will be provided, along a direct link to... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Psychology Programs (USA)" Jul 17, 2010, Forensic Anthropology Schoolsforensic anthropology schools directory: Here you will find a selection of schools, colleges and Universtites that offer forensic anthropology programs and training. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Anthropology Schools" Jul 11, 2010, Forensic Science Conferences & Workshop ListingsA regularly updated list of the best world wide forensic science conferences and workshops Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Conferences & Workshop Listings" Jul 11, 2010, Lab Research TopicI am a forensic science student and need a undergraduate lab research topic or idea Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lab Research Topic" Jul 8, 2010, Forensic ArtHi there. I've been thinking about Forensic Art as a career path, but I'm not good at drawing. Can I make a career out of just sculpting and computer generated Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Art" Jul 8, 2010, Cerebellar Tissue From Tangential Head WoundIs it typical to see cerebellar tissue protruding from a tangential gun shot wound to the head, where the missile itself does not penetrate the cerebellum? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Cerebellar Tissue From Tangential Head Wound" Jul 8, 2010, Forensic Institutions in South AfricaWhat is the best institution in south africa that can offer me a better degree in forensics Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Institutions in South Africa" Jul 5, 2010, Medicolegal Death Investigation: Documenting And Evaluating The SceneMedicolegal Death Investigation: The photographic documentation of the body at the scene creates a permanent record that preserves essential details of the body position, appearance, identity, and... Jul 5, 2010, Medicolegal Death InvestigationThe information on medicolegal death investigation presented below was produced by the U.S. Department of Justice Office. It relates to a study that focused on the establishment of guidelines for... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Medicolegal Death Investigation" Jul 5, 2010, Forensic Field WorkHi. I would like to work in the forensic field but I am more interested in working outdoors in the investigation part of the job rather than doing lab Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Field Work" Jul 5, 2010, Forensic ScholarshipMy son is a sophmore at Penn State University. His major is forensic biology. We live in Phila PA. We do not have the money to provide for his continuing Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Scholarship" Jul 5, 2010, Forensic Science Career AdviceHi, I'm a fresh graduate from Singapore, with a degree in Bachelor of Accountancy. I've always dreamt of being a forensic scientist but I do not know how Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Career Advice" Jul 3, 2010, Forensic Science Online Articles PageThe forensic science online articles Page page forms part of a wider initative to make important, insightful and engaging public domain works freely available. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Online Articles Page" Jul 3, 2010, Forensic Evidence CaseloadsThe large backlog of forensic evidence awaiting analysis in the nation's crime labs has received much attention of late. A recent survey funded by the National Institute of Justice and conducted... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Evidence Caseloads" Jul 2, 2010, Medicolegal Death Investigation: Arriving At The SceneIntroductions at the scene allow the investigator to establish formal contact with other official agency representatives. The investigator must identify the first responder to ascertain... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Medicolegal Death Investigation: Arriving At The Scene" Jul 1, 2010, Biomedical Genetics or Biophotonics DegreeIs Biomedical Genetics or Biophotonics a better course in Post Graduation if I want a career in Forensics after my PHD Permalink -- click for full blog post "Biomedical Genetics or Biophotonics Degree" Jul 1, 2010, Forensic Schools QuestionHello, I'm from South Africa and a graduate of biochemistry. I would like to know the link to the list of various schools offering forensics because I Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Schools Question" Jul 1, 2010, Forensic Science Book of The MonthWelcome to the forensic science book of the month page. Whether you are new to forensic science, currently studying the topic, or consider yourself an expert... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Science Book of The Month" Jun 30, 2010, Read Full Text Expert Forensic Science Articles For FreeThis section of the All About Forensic Science website provides access to published peer reviewed articles. The authors of these publications have very kindly given permission for direct links... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Read Full Text Expert Forensic Science Articles For Free" Jun 29, 2010, Mathieu OrfilaMathieu Orfila was a towering figure in the emergent field of forensics. Often called the "Father of Toxicology," he was the first great 19th-century exponent of forensic medicine. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mathieu Orfila" Jun 29, 2010, Medicolegal Death Investigation: Investigative Tools & EquipmentInvestigative Tools & Equipment used in Medicolegal Death Investigation Jun 28, 2010, Forenic NarcoticsHow is sampling for narcotics done Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forenic Narcotics" Jun 28, 2010, Field or Lab Analyst?Can a person go to school for forensic science and become both a field analyst and a laboratory analyst Permalink -- click for full blog post "Field or Lab Analyst?" Jun 26, 2010, A Free & Comprehensive Guide To The World of Forensic ScienceLooking for information about forensic science? Look no further, Definitions, history, topic areas, theory and practice, careers, debates, CSI, degree and study options are all covered in detail here. Jun 26, 2010, Great Value, High Profile, Forensic Science Advertising OpportunitiesA unique advertising and online marketing opportunity for forensic science service providers. Get access to a very large and receptive audience. Jun 25, 2010, Online Forensic Science Degree DirectoryWelcome to the The Online Forensic Science Degree Directory. The aim of this page is to help anybody looking for information relating to an online forensic science degree program. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Online Forensic Science Degree Directory" Jun 25, 2010, Forensic Pathology SalaryHow much do forensic pathologists make annually Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Pathology Salary" Jun 25, 2010, Forensic Pathology StudiesI'm studying in year 10 at the moment, however, I'm sure I want to become a forensic pathologist and was wondering which A level courses would be best Permalink -- click for full blog post "Forensic Pathology Studies" Jun 24, 2010, Courses Leading To A Forensic CareerI have done a BSc with Zoology major. Now I want to do forensic science and join Government investigation departments, so what are the courses available? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Courses Leading To A Forensic Career" Jun 23, 2010, Hair Color Change in Baby After DeathWhen my baby died at 36 hrs. old, I asked to see him, at first they said no, but I insisted, my baby was born with black hair, the baby they showed me Permalink -- click for full blog post "Hair Color Change in Baby After Death"
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