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Forensic science is a fascinating field and many historic cases have been won or lost based on forensic evidence or the lack of it. Check out these sites and stun friends with your knowledge.
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FORENSIC SCIENCE is the application of science to the law. A multi-disciplinary subject, forensic science draws principally from chemistry and biology, and also from physics, geology, psychology, social science, etc. Here are some web sites that provide information on forensic science and how it works.
DNA fingerprinting
http://www.biology.washington.edu/fingerprint/dnaintro.html: DNA fingerprinting seems to be the hot topic today. Many a case has been won based on the clinching evidence provided by DNA analysis. This web site provides some basic information on what and how of it.
Forensic science society
http://www.forensic-science-society.org.uk/: This web site offers basic information on forensic science and the reasons to study it in the section "careers in forensic science." The web site also provides a list of universities that offer courses in forensic science and specialisation in various branches.
The why files
http://whyfiles.org/014forensic/: Quite an interesting web site, it offers information on several aspects of forensics like DNA examination, document examination etc. If you thought evidence could be conveniently buried in the computer hard disk, think again as the web site will dispel all doubts regarding this.
Forensic entomology
http://www.uio.no/{cedil}mostarke/forens_ent/forensic_entomology.html: Forensic entomology is the use of insects for investigation of crimes. Insects found on a corpse help scientists determine the cause and time of death, if the body has been moved or not, the weather conditions prevalent in that area etc. Check out this web site to learn more about this field.
Forensic toxicology
http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/tehip.cfm: This web site contains tutorials on forensic toxicology. To a layperson, this sounds like Greek and Latin but those of you who are in the field or who would like to be in this field should find the information here quite useful.
Bulletproof
http://www.firearmsid.com/: Firearm identification is another branch of forensic science, which involves the identification of fired bullets, cartridge cases or other ammunition components. The site covers all aspects of firearm identification, and the various functions of firearm examiners.
American Academy of Forensic Sciences
http://www.aafs.org: A good place to start if you are interested in a career in forensic sciences. The site includes listings of universities and colleges that offer course work and degree programs. The Academy, as the world's most prestigious forensic organisation, represents its members to the public and serves as the focal point of public information concerning the forensic science profession.
AYYAPPA NAGUBANDI
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