New forensic research reveals that fragments of moss as small as an eyelash can serve as a powerful tool in solving crimes.

Forensic anthropologists face mental health risks due to chronic exposure to violent death. Vicarious trauma and burnout can ...

Our criminal justice system often functions in an environment which is saturated with social pressure, hostile witnesses, ...

Forensic science plays a crucial role in modern courtrooms. However, its complexity often presents challenges for jurors who must interpret expert testimony filled with technical terms and scientific ...

In the world of television criminal investigation, characters like Gil Grissom and his "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" cohorts have managed to make the field of forensic science seem like one picture ...

Kati Weis is a Murrow Award-winning reporter for CBS News based in New Orleans, covering the Southeast. She previously worked as an investigative reporter at CBS News Colorado in their Denver newsroom ...

Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure at the University of Louisville. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in higher education, Genevieve ...

This volume offers recommendations for handling DNA samples, performing calculations, and other aspects of using DNA as a forensic tool. It addresses two major areas - determination of DNA profiles ...

Rape prosecution in India has always been a tricky task with the survivors often undergoing intimidation, social stigma, and ...

Ken Strutin, director of legal information services at the New York State Defenders Association, writes: Tainted findings can pollute the information stream and mislead researchers and forensic ...

Forensic accountants are financial detectives who investigate financial reports and documents, often in connection with legal action. Find out what it takes to become one.

The Saint Louis University Forensic Science program offers courses with hands-on learning opportunities. FRSC 2600 - Survey of Forensic Science 3 credits Students learn scientific methodology, its ...