Chapter 1
Preserving the frozen moment
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Chapter 2
The invisible world of trace evidence
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Chapter 3
Decoding the biological blueprint
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Chapter 4
Toolmarks, digital trails, and ballistics
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The science of crime scenes
Ch 3 · Decoding the biological blueprint
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.
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.
renaissanceman Forensic DNA Profiling
A tiny drop of blood is all we need to find, The unique repeating patterns that you left behind.
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.
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.
Quiz
Which chemical analysis method separates and identifies complex mixtures of drugs or poisons?
Fun Fact
Insect detectives: Blowflies can locate a decomposing body from up to ten miles away within minutes of death.
Quiz
Who developed the first genetic fingerprinting techniques in England in 1984?
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What is the famous nickname of the University of Tennessee's decomposition research facility?