Forensic entomology is a specialised discipline that investigates the roles and life cycles of insects associated with decomposing remains. This field has evolved from basic observations to ...

This Special Issue focuses on critical identification cases, as forensic experts increasingly face significant challenges in identifying human remains, both in ...

Palatal rugae – the unique, irregular ridges on the anterior hard palate – have emerged as a valuable anatomical marker in both forensic odontology and orthodontics. Their inherent stability, ...

This special issue includes a review article, three original articles, seven short communications, and an opinion article from leading scientists in the field that further the discussion on forensic ...

Savannah Brown ’22 M.S. (left) and Gabrielle Messe ’22 M.S. present their research. Savannah Brown ’22 M.S. been working on two ongoing research projects. She recently had the opportunity to share her ...

The forensic science field is composed of public and private entities and organizations that range from those that conduct crime scene investigations and medical examinations to state and local ...

File photo of forensic science students in the laboratory (taken before the pandemic). When Summer Li ’20, ’22 M.S. was in her senior year as a forensic science major at the University, she began ...

Researchers have unveiled a method capable of detecting drug substances from fingerprints lifted from crime scenes, which could provide fresh insights into unsolved cases. The research is published in ...

This study was supported by Contract No. 2014-IJ-CX-0113 from the U.S. Department of Justice/National Institute of Justice. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this ...

With up to 300 million scent receptors, dogs are among the best smell detectors in the animal world. The human nose, by comparison, contains only around 6 million scent receptors. Dog brains also ...

A California forensic science teacher is getting her moment in the spotlight, and it’s not just her students she’s impressing. Erin Andrade, who teaches forensic research and biotechnology at the ...

Crime Scene Technician, Criminalist, Forensic Scientist, Crime Scene Investigator, Evidence Technician, Crime Scene Analyst, Latent Print Examiner, Forensic Science Examiner, Forensic Specialist, ...