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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

Has forensic science actually made some investigations harder to solve?

Asked by Mariam over 7 years ago

No.

Juries' unrealistic expectations of forensic science may make court cases harder to win, but that's not the same thing.

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And B) if it is mixed in with other samples of saliva, for example if 4 people spit into a glass and mixed up, could 4 samples of dna be pulled or is all the DNA ruined? Thank yooouuuuu! :)

Asked by sandaM over 8 years ago

As far as I know since they would all be the same type of cells, they could not be separated.

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Asked by Kendall G. Koffler about 8 years ago

School project?Email me at Lisa-black@live.com and I'll send you answers I've accumulated.

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Discuss how the following statements can both be true when applied to forensic investigation: “Every contact leaves a trace” AND “Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.”

Asked by Sara over 8 years ago

Why does this sound like a homework question?

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Good Afternoon, I'm writing a research paper about Forensic Scientist and I was wondering if I could ask a few questions? My email is n.leandrojr777@yahoo.com. Thank You

Asked by NL over 8 years ago

Sure, I'll email you. You might also want to look over earlier questions on this site.

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Does this career include or require travel

Asked by Angel over 8 years ago

Only local, to other government agencies or for training.

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I'm not sure who to ask, but could you possibly explain the decomposition process of a shipwreck victim's body after 3 years of being underwater? Thank you for your time!

Asked by Irene about 8 years ago

I'm sorry, I really couldn't. You need to ask a pathologist. Best of luck!!

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Has forensic science actually made some investigations harder to solve?

And B) if it is mixed in with other samples of saliva, for example if 4 people spit into a glass and mixed up, could 4 samples of dna be pulled or is all the DNA ruined? Thank yooouuuuu! :)

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

1. What is your past education?
2. What is your salary?
3. Craziest crime scene you helped solve?
4. What were some requirements asked of you for this job?
5. How long have you been doing this?
6. How many years of school did you do?

Discuss how the following statements can both be true when applied to forensic investigation: “Every contact leaves a trace” AND “Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.”

Also on Jobstr...

Good Afternoon, I'm writing a research paper about Forensic Scientist and I was wondering if I could ask a few questions? My email is n.leandrojr777@yahoo.com. Thank You

Does this career include or require travel

I'm not sure who to ask, but could you possibly explain the decomposition process of a shipwreck victim's body after 3 years of being underwater? Thank you for your time!

Forensic Scientist

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Has forensic science actually made some investigations harder to solve?

And B) if it is mixed in with other samples of saliva, for example if 4 people spit into a glass and mixed up, could 4 samples of dna be pulled or is all the DNA ruined? Thank yooouuuuu! :)

So you wanna be a Forensic Scientist?

1. What is your past education?2. What is your salary?3. Craziest crime scene you helped solve?4. What were some requirements asked of you for this job?5. How long have you been doing this?6. How many years of school did you do?

Discuss how the following statements can both be true when applied to forensic investigation: “Every contact leaves a trace” AND “Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.”

Also on Jobstr...

Good Afternoon, I'm writing a research paper about Forensic Scientist and I was wondering if I could ask a few questions? My email is n.leandrojr777@yahoo.com. Thank You

Does this career include or require travel

I'm not sure who to ask, but could you possibly explain the decomposition process of a shipwreck victim's body after 3 years of being underwater? Thank you for your time!

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1. What is your past education?
2. What is your salary?
3. Craziest crime scene you helped solve?
4. What were some requirements asked of you for this job?
5. How long have you been doing this?
6. How many years of school did you do?