The science of crime scenes

Chapter 1

Preserving the frozen moment

Chapter 2

The invisible world of trace evidence

Chapter 3

Decoding the biological blueprint

Chapter 4

Toolmarks, digital trails, and ballistics

YOUR GOAL

Master of The science of crime scenes

Ch 3 · Decoding the biological blueprint

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Blowflies can actually smell death and arrive on the scene in mere minutes.

mankai Learn how a blowfly's sensitive antennae act like a GPS to detect death and arrive within minutes in this fascinating infographic.

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renaissanceman Forensic DNA Profiling

A tiny drop of blood is all we need to find, The unique repeating patterns that you left behind.

Jul 22

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renaissanceman The chemical clues of toxicology

Jul 22

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renaissanceman Blowflies and beetles act as natural timers that reveal exactly when a crime occurred.

Jul 22

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BETA

renaissanceman Match DNA profiles to discover how forensic scientists identify suspects using crime scene evidence.

Jul 22

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Fun Fact

Insect detectives: Blowflies can locate a decomposing body from up to ten miles away within minutes of death.

Jul 22

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Glossary

genetic fingerprinting (noun)
A scientific method used to identify individuals by analyzing unique, highly variable patterns in their DNA. Think of it as a biological barcode that helps investigators solve mysteries by matching a tiny drop of saliva or hair to a specific suspect.

Aug 1

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Gossip

Fascinating forensic career?

Jul 22

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Quiz

Which chemical analysis method separates and identifies complex mixtures of drugs or poisons?

Jul 22

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Glossary

dna (noun)
A self-replicating material present in nearly all living organisms as the carrier of genetic information. In 1984, Alec Jeffreys developed DNA profiling techniques that revolutionized modern forensic identification.