Forensic research topics
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Researching forensics can be tricky because it covers a lot of different topics in the sciences. Below is a list of general topics which contain specific forensics and law sub-topics. Chemistry Toxicology: The study of toxic substances such as poisons and drugs. Serology: The study of human fluids such as blood and saliva. Biology Genetics: The study of an organism's hereditary features and particularly the use of DNA analysis for criminal investigations. Entomology: The study of insects, particularly the ones which are present during different phases of decomposition. Anatomy: The study of the physical structure of organisms, particularly humans and other animals. Criminal Justice Ballistics, Firearms, and Explosives: A branch of physics focusing on the effects of projectiles and weapons such as bullets, guns, and bombs. Fingerprinting: An investigation method relying on the individual characteristics of fingertips, hands, and feet to connect person(s) to a particular location or object. Blood Spatter Analysis: Also called bloodstain pattern analysis, it is the application of physics and anatomy to blood and its movement. Law: Rules set up by a community to dictate acceptable rules of behavior and possible punishments for crimes. Related fields include Abnormal Psychology, Anthropology, Journalism, Physics, and Ethics. Use the drop-down menu under the Research tab to find databases for each of these subjects. All of these topics are covered by the FORENSICNetBase database. Page 2
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