Handbook For Forensic Biology : A Science For Solving Crime Part 1

<p>Forensic science is the application of a broad spectrum of sciences to answer questions of interest to the legal system. Forensic science uses highly developed technologies to uncover scientific evidence in a variety of fields. It applies the knowledge of biology to identify and analyze the biological evidence obtained from the scene of a crime or from victim or suspect(s) to establish the fact that a crime has taken place. It is a broad discipline which includes various areas of specialization such as DNA analysis forensic anthropology forensic pathology forensic entomology forensic odontology forensic botany forensic serology and forensic microbiology.Forensic biologists examine blood and other bodily fluids hair bones insects and plant and animal remains to help identify victims and support criminal investigations. Using technology in the lab and in the field forensic biologists collect and analyze biological evidence found on clothing weapons and other surfaces to determine the time and cause of death.Forensic chemists odontologists pathologists analyze biological and non-biological trace evidence found at crime scenes in order to identify unknown materials and match samples to known substances. Working in a lab they run tests on samples collected by investigators. Once all the evidence is analyzed the forensic persons prepares a written report and may also testify to these findings in court.</p>