Research Articles
Raman Spectroscopy: The Laser That Cracks Cold Cases
Explore how Raman spectroscopy revolutionizes forensic science by identifying body fluids and gunshot residue with unprecedented accuracy and speed.
Catching Arsonists: How a Simple Chemistry Technique Unmasks Petroleum-Based Firestarters
Explore how Thin-Layer Chromatography helps forensic scientists identify petroleum-based incendiary mixtures in arson investigations.
Beyond the Whorls: The Chemical Secrets Hidden in Your Fingerprints
Discover how chemical imaging is revolutionizing forensic science by revealing the hidden chemical intelligence within fingerprints.
Unraveling Poison Mysteries: How Paper Electrophoresis Detects Plant Toxins in Crime Investigations
Explore how paper electrophoresis helps forensic scientists detect plant toxins like galanthamine and securinine in criminal investigations.
Beyond Fingerprints: The Future of Crime-Solving is in Your Ears
Explore how DNA phenotyping and SNaPshot assays are revolutionizing forensic science by predicting ear morphology from genetic evidence.
The MicRoboCop Project: When Bacteria Learn to Sniff Out Crime
Explore how synthetic biology is transforming bacteria into crime-fighting biosensors that detect gunshot residue through fluorescence.
Cracking the Code: How a Systems Approach is Solving DNA's Toughest Puzzles
Discover how a systems-based approach to validation is revolutionizing DNA mixture interpretation, providing high-fidelity data for forensic science.
The DNA Detective: How Genetic Science Is Unmasking Cannabis Secrets
Explore how genetic identification is revolutionizing cannabis forensics, solving crimes, and ensuring legal compliance through DNA analysis.
The Alchemist's Dream: How to Read an Object's Hidden History with Neutrons
Discover how Neutron Activation Analysis reveals hidden secrets in artifacts, solves historical mysteries, and advances scientific research through nuclear techniques.
Chemistry and Crime: How a Tale of Poisons Makes Science Irresistible
Discover how The Poisoner's Handbook transforms chemistry education by connecting molecular concepts to gripping forensic detective stories from the 1920s.