Forensic scientists both help solve crimes and aid in exonerating innocent people. They use scientific methods to analyze crime scene evidence and write reports to law enforcement explaining what that ...

This special issue includes a review article, three original articles, seven short communications, and an opinion article from leading scientists in the field that further the discussion on forensic ...

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Forensic scientists collect and analyze evidence during a criminal investigation to identify victims, determine the cause of death and figure out “who done it.” Below are some recent papers published ...

The Saint Louis University Forensic Science program offers courses with hands-on learning opportunities. FRSC 2600 - Survey of Forensic Science 3 credits Students learn scientific methodology, its ...

Savannah Brown ’22 M.S. (left) and Gabrielle Messe ’22 M.S. present their research. Savannah Brown ’22 M.S. been working on two ongoing research projects. She recently had the opportunity to share her ...

This study was supported by Contract No. 2014-IJ-CX-0113 from the U.S. Department of Justice/National Institute of Justice. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this ...

Forensic pathologists, or medical examiners, are specially trained physicians who examine the bodies of people who died suddenly, unexpectedly, or violently. A forensic pathology practitioner will ...

Most methods used in forensic science have not been independently validated or verified by scientists, and the field is mired in politics. Researchers have expressed concern about this issue. In 2018, ...