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Forensic toxicology is the science of figuring out if someone has been poisoned or taken drugs. It’s like being a detective, but instead of looking for clues at a crime scene, you’re looking for clues in the human body.
Move over fingerprints; there's a new sheriff in town (well, at least at the crime scene) – ballistics! This fascinating field dives deep into the world of firearms and ammunition, analyzing their intricate relationship to unlock the secrets behind a gunshot.
Fingerprint identification, dactyloscopy, is a well-established method for verifying a person's identity. It relies on analysing unique ridge patterns on our fingers and toes.
Imagine a microscopic fingerprint, unique to every individual, holding the key to unlocking the truth in a criminal investigation. That's the power of DNA analysis in forensics.
Have you ever wondered what those yellow crime scene tapes cordoned off? It's not just about catching a glimpse of the latest police drama.
A crime scene is a treasure trove of information, holding silent witnesses through fingerprints, DNA, fibres, and countless other traces. However, this evidence is fragile and can be easily contaminated or lost if not handled properly.
This evidence can then be used to reconstruct the events of the crime, identify suspects, and ultimately bring them to justice.