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Forensic Science

Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, 2005
The United States Supreme Court has long recognized the value of scientific evidence – especially when compared to other types of evidence such as eyewitness identifications, confessions, and informant testimony. For example, inEscobedo v. Illinois, the Court observed: “We have learned the lesson of history, ancient and modern, that a system of ...
T A, Brettell, J M, Butler, R, Saferstein   +2 more
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Geographic forensic medicine and forensic sciences

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 1985
The necessity of learning more about the criminality and the culture of persons from overseas is upon us. As forensic scientists, we have to take a lead in presenting information to our colleagues that would facilitate their investigations. In this paper, we look at many of the different cultures that have been presented to American authorities, and ...
W G, Eckert, T T, Noguchi, T C, Chao
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Terminology in Forensic Science

Journal of the Forensic Science Society, 1979
A review of the literature has been made of terms used to describe samples submitted to forensic science laboratories for examination. A wide variety of terms was found describing similar types of sample. In view of this diversity a unified terminology is recommended.
S S, Kind, R, Wigmore, P H, Whitehead, D S, Loxley   +3 more
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Forensic science and the analyst

Pure and Applied Chemistry, 1970
Forensic science has been slow to develop as a recognised field of study. Over the past 30 years, analytical and forensic science have developed together; though the application of new analytical techniques in forensic work is retarded by the necessity of having methods of proven reliability.
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Diatoms in Forensic Science

Journal of the Forensic Science Society, 1977
The occurrence, methods of treatment, and applications of diatoms in forensic science are described. Reference is made to drowning incidents, and other cases where the use of diatoms by the forensic scientist can provide valuable evidence.
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RNA in forensic science

Forensic Science International: Genetics, 2007
RNA analysis offers insight into diseases and mechanisms leading to death and could develop into a valuable tool for diagnosis of the cause of death in forensic pathology. Other possible applications include the determination of the age of wounds and injuries and of the post-mortem interval.
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INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE

Dental Clinics of North America, 2001
Modern day criminal investigation has reached a point of sophistication requiring the involvement of many different disciplines to solve a crime. Each discipline inserts a part of the puzzle until it is complete. It is important to understand what each forensic expert has to offer.
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The Future of the Forensic Sciences

Journal of the Forensic Science Society, 1982
The Fifth James Brierley Firth Memorial lecture presented at the Autumn Symposium of the Forensic Science Society in the School of Pharmacy, Brunswick Square, London on 6 November 1981.
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Decision Analysis in Forensic Science

Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2005
Abstract Forensic scientists are routinely faced with the problems of making decisions under circumstances of uncertainty (i.e., to perform or not perform a test). A decision making model in forensic science is proposed, illustrated with an example from the field of forensic genetics.
TARONI F, BOZZA, Silvia, AITKEN C.
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