forensic science

Catching Criminals By A Hair’s Breadth

Criminals, watch out! Scientists from Japan have developed a new forensics technique to better identify lawbreakers with just a single strand of dyed hair.

Finding Fossils With Forensic Science

Forensic science has helped researchers find evidence of ancient archaea in sedimentary rocks from the Permian and Lower Triassic periods.

Identifiable Human DNA Recovered From Mosquitoes

Human blood extracted from mosquitoes can be used for DNA analysis up to two days after feeding.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Maria Corazon de Ungria

From helping wrongfully accused prisoners to building the DNA biobank of the Philippines, Dr. Maria Corazon de Ungria is committed to conducting science with a purpose.