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May 17, 2008, Crime Scene Photography

I have a forensic homework assignment relating to crime scene photography. Does anybody know what is involved in this profession and what is involved

May 16, 2008, Hair Growth After Death

I'm a journalist working on a murder mystery case. A man disappeared and his body was found after seven days with no wounds and he was freshly shaven.

May 15, 2008, Using Alcohol To Remove Trace Evidence From A Crime Scene

Forensic science question. I'm writing a book in which the criminal kills his victims in the back of a van. The criminal wipes down the inside of the

May 14, 2008, Forensic Science in Australia

I was wondering what year 12 subjects I would have to take to go to University and then become a forensic

May 14, 2008, Gunshot Wound

Forensic question. If a NEF MODEL R92 22 caliber Long Rifle 9 shot revolver is used to shoot someone, why are the hairs taken from around the gunshot

May 14, 2008, Exhuming A Body For Autopsy

Forensic science question. What is the specific window of opportunity for exhuming a body in order to do an autopsy? Specifically, an autopsy related

May 11, 2008, Forensic Science Career Question

What are the steps involved in becoming a forensic

May 11, 2008, Forensic Science Question About Nitrates

My forensic science question is what is the difference between nitrates in fertilizers and nitrates in

May 9, 2008, 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?

May 8, 2008, Origins of Forensic Science

How did forensic science originate? What equipment do forensic scientists

May 7, 2008, 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

May 7, 2008, Forensic Authenticity Analyses of Tape-Recorded Evidence

Whether you are the proponent or opponent of tape-recorded evidence, expert determination of a recording’s authenticity may at least affect the weight

May 6, 2008, Forensic Anthropologists

What five attributes must a forensic anthropologist

May 5, 2008, Criminalistics

If I was to follow a forensic career in criminalistics would I work in a

May 5, 2008, Dual Forensic Jobs

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

May 5, 2008, Forensic Scientists

What kind of places do forensic scientists get to

May 3, 2008, 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

May 3, 2008, Masters in Forensic Psychology

Can one study for a masters in forensic psychology having done an undergraduate degree in psychology counseling? If not what are the

May 2, 2008, Psychological Autopsy

What is a psychological autopsy? In what way it is effective within the criminal Justice

May 2, 2008, Forensic Chemistry

what areas of chemistry are applied in a forensic career? I know areas such as toxicology and chemiluminescence but what

Apr 29, 2008, The Best Forensic Science Links On The Internet

Take the hassle out of finding high quality forensic science links. Only the very best make it here

Apr 29, 2008, Forensic Science Book of The Month

Welcome 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...

Apr 28, 2008, 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

Apr 24, 2008, Forensic Anthropologist Salary

What is the salary range for a forensic anthropologist?

Apr 23, 2008, Molecular Biology And Forensic Science

Can anyone tell me about the most recent molecular biology techniques applied within forensic

Apr 23, 2008, Forensic Chemistry

What is the role of Chemicals in Forensic

Apr 23, 2008, DNA From Human Hair

how do forensic scientists extract DNA from human

Apr 23, 2008, Undergraduate Student Interested in Forensic Investigation

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

Apr 23, 2008, The Future of Forensics

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

Apr 23, 2008, Sperm Survival

Forensic science question. How long can sperm survive in a dead

Apr 23, 2008, Testable DNA

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

Apr 23, 2008, What Makes A Good Forensic Anthropologist

What attributes must a good forensic anthropologist

Apr 18, 2008, The All About Forensic Science Guestbook

Many 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...

Apr 16, 2008, The Science of Criminal Investigation

When did the solving of crimes first become scientific?

Apr 16, 2008, Nanotechnology in Forensic Science

What aspects of nanotechnology can be applied within forensic

Apr 16, 2008, The Future of Forensic Science

Will forensics always be needed or will something more advanced take its

Apr 8, 2008, Forensic Techniques

What are some of the techniques used in forensic

Apr 8, 2008, 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

Apr 8, 2008, DNA From A Sterile Man

Is it possible to obtain a DNA sample from a sterile man's

Apr 8, 2008, Forensics and College Degrees

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

Apr 8, 2008, Studying Forensics

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

Apr 8, 2008, Forensic Assessment

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

Apr 3, 2008, 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

Apr 2, 2008, Forensic Science Courses in The UK and Ireland

what colleges in Ireland and the UK offer forensic sciences courses?

Apr 1, 2008, Scope of Forensic Science in Canada

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

Apr 1, 2008, Forensic Degree Financing

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

Apr 1, 2008, Forensic Science Reports

Forensic Science Reports? How could I write a Formal Statement to present evidence to a court? Are there any mandatory requirements for such a

Mar 30, 2008, Fingerprint Identification Points

Forensic science question. How many points do fingerprints have to have in common to be classed as coming from the same

Mar 29, 2008, Forensic Science Research Topic

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

Mar 28, 2008, Forensic Science in Africa

I would like to know whether there are universities in Africa offering a Diploma in Forensic