From our detailed review we find that the science supporting the delivery of Low Template DNA (LTDNA) analysis is sound and that the three companies (the Forensic Science Service Ltd, LGC Forensics and Orchid Cellmark Ltd) providing this service to the Criminal Justice System have validated their processes in accord with accepted scientific principles using both 28 and 34 PCR cycles for extract...

Forensic Genetics is now recognized as an example to follow by the sister forensic disciplines [1]. The growth and success of Forensic Genetics has been amply demonstrated employing biological material of human origin. Extension to the forensic examination of non-human DNA lagged behind, but it is now intensively researched and has already provided spectacular and innovative results. This growt...

How do public administrators find information about the problems they confront at work? In particular, how and when do they reach across organizational boundaries to find answers? There are substantial potential obstacles to such searches for answers, especially in a system of decentralized governance such as the U.S. government. In this article, we examine the alternative mechanisms within the...

In criminal investigations, information on the origin of soils may be crucial for solving cases. The biological complexity of soil may potentially be used for sorting and differentiating between soil samples. Nucleic-acid based analyses of soil microbial populations are powerful tools, routinely used in studies of this habitat. Application of such approaches in forensics implies that a standard...

Introduction: Forensic nursing makes the relation between medical profession and judicial system using the forensic science in prevention, intervention and treatment guidance. Increasing the nurses’ knowledge of forensic nursing will provide high quality, safe and holistic nursing. Objective: This study aimed to determine the level of emergency nurses’ knowledge about forensic nu...

The purpose of this work is to promote and facilitate forensic profiling and chemical analysis of illicit drug samples in order to determine their origin, methods of production and transfer through the country. The article is based on the gas chromatography analysis of heroin samples seized from three different locations in Serbia. Chemometric approach with appropriate statistical tools (multip...

Trace DNA evidence has become an essential tool in forensic investigations, but its reliability is dependent on strict adherence to protocols and procedures that ensure the integrity of preserved throughout investigation. Maintaining a clear chain custody critical admissibility court, absence can result exclusion or even mistrial being declared. Contamination significant issue when collecting a...

Despite widespread concern over missing persons, there has always been little clarity on what the word “missing” means. Although category of young runaways is, indeed, an important cluster, other popular concepts related to disappearances describe a portion persons. Thus, following question persists: What exactly does mean? In this brief communication, we would like open discussion about social...