Setback for LCN DNA
When Sean Hoey was freed in Belfast, Northern Ireland after being accused of 29 counts of murder for the Omagh Bombing, the troubles for LCN DNA were just beginning.
Dec 22, 2007
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Karen Lotter
What is Low Copy Number DNA?
Maybe LCN DNA is the next frontier. It has proven helpful in cold cases but because of the small samples there are big risks of contamination and accuracy.
Dec 22, 2007
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Karen Lotter
Careers: Forensic Nursing
The new and evolving specialty of forensic nursing is growing across the world and offers opportunities for people with interests in both medicine and law.
Dec 21, 2007
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Karen Lotter
Luminol - Chemiluminescent Blood Detector
Luminol glows in the dark. This chemiluminescent compound is an essential part of crime scene investigation as it detects blood, even invisible blood.
Dec 19, 2007
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Karen Lotter
Criminal Investigation - Forensic Sculptor
In criminal investigation, facial reconstruction or forensic sculpture is as much art as science. Frank Bender from Philadelphia is one of the world's best.
Dec 10, 2007
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Karen Lotter
Forensic DNA Fingerprinting
DNA plays an important role in modern forensic science. Today, DNA fingerprinting has become one of the primary methods of identifying people and solving crimes.
Dec 8, 2007
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Karen Lotter
Investigating The CSI Effect
The CSI Effect has altered the way the criminal justice system operates. The CBS CSI Trilogy, in particular, has changed public opinion of forensic science forever.
Dec 5, 2007
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Karen Lotter
