Science
What is forensic science? – BBC Focus Magazine
Crime scene investigators in plastic overalls are a common sight on TV dramas, but what’s the science behind what they do?
What is forensic science?
Any scientific process used as part of a criminal investigation is considered forensic science. This spans both the grim, grisly procedures of the autopsy room and the cutting-edge analysis of a crime scene.
But it also encompasses the less glamorous, painstaking lab work of DNA profiling, fingerprint analysis and the uncovering of hidden digital files. There is even such a thing as forensic accountancy.
What techniques are used to solve crimes today?
The bulk of modern…
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