Every human has unique DNA (except for identical twins who share the same DNA, as they both came from the same initial cell). Forensic scientists use the unique nature of DNA to help catch criminals.

Since they share about half of their DNA, they are genetically ... Experts in forensic science say there is almost little likelihood that identical twins' fingerprints will match.

Have you heard of “touch DNA?” This mundane, yet menacing phenomenon exposes the double-edged sword of forensic science. With just an innocent handshake, an indirect transfer of epithelial ...

In a Dutch study published September 28 in Nature Communications, scientists find that they also have something in common with other identical twins the world over: a set of matching marks on their ...

Ms Key, who studied forensic science with biology at the University of Worcester, said: "It's rare for twins, for both of us to be basically doing the same degree. "For each university that offers ...

Forensic Science on Trial is currently on view in the museum's Albert H. Small Documents Gallery, located in the east wing of ...

In 1992 the National Research Council issued DNA Technology in Forensic Science, a book that documented the state of the art in this emerging field. Recently, this volume was brought to worldwide ...