If we imagine any crime scene, chances are that evidence would be linked to items such as fingerprints, DNA or blood. But there are some things at crime scenes that can serve as silent but powerful witnesses—plants. Studying the evidence of plants in criminal investigations is called Forensic Botany and becomes more and more important […]
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Poisoning is a tough area in forensic medicine and toxicology. Unlike injuries or diseases poisoning often leaves little or no visible trace within the body. It complicates the determination of the reason for sickness or mortality. Regardless of whether the poisoning is intentional, intentional or unintentional, each situation necessitates a comprehensive inquiry. The detection of […]
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Forensic science is now a part of solving crimes. It helps investigators look at clues and find out things that we cannot see. Forensic scientists holding qualifications from some of the top forensic science colleges in Maharashtra use techniques like DNA testing, fingerprint matching and blood testing. These techniques are well known and often used. […]
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Ever wonder how a single drop of blood, a piece of hair, or a fingerprint fragment left on a glass could help solve a crime? What might seem like magic in crime shows is the power of science in action. Forensic science is a blend of science and criminal investigations to uncover truths, find culprits, […]
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When we consider cybercrime, most people associate it with hackers and computer codes. There is something else about cybercrimes. The human mind. When an individual is deceived into responding to a phishing email and falling victim to scams, there is always someone who understands the human psyche. This is where cyber forensics and forensic psychology […]
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Diatoms are single-celled photosynthetic algae that are found worldwide in all aquatic habitats. Their significance in forensic sciences is attributed to their silica cell wall, termed ‘frustule’, which is extremely stable to chemicals and decay. This means that even after severe decomposition of a biological tissue, diatoms will remain in it and serve as good […]
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You would think forensic evidence comes in neat little packages. A bullet or a fingerprint. But in real life it is a mess: explosive residue mixed with dirt, a drop of blood soaked into fabric, a paint chip tangled in fibres. Nothing is ever isolated. So, the prior step is to separate it out, until […]
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