Forensic entomology uses insects to help law enforcement determine the cause, location,
and time of death of a human corpse as well as to detect poisons, drugs, and physical …

In recent years, forensic entomology has been applied in wildlife crimes, such as neglect
cases, animal cruelty and illegal poaching. Likewise in human death investigations, in which …

Significant advances in DNA analysis techniques have surfaced since the 1997 publication
of the bestselling An Introduction to Forensic DNA Analysis. DNA typing has become …

The use of non-human DNA typing in forensic science investigations, and specifically that
from animal DNA, is ever increasing. The term animal DNA in this document refers to animal …

Wildlife forensic science may not have attained the profile of human identification, yet the
scale of criminal activity related to wildlife is extensive by any measure. Service delivery in …

Sherlock Holmes said “it has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely
the most important”, but never imagined that such a little thing, the DNA molecule, could …

Forensic DNA Applications: An Interdisciplinary Perspective, Second Edition is fully updated
to outline the latest advances in forensic DNA testing techniques and applications. It …

Insect larvae found on a corpse can be used for estimating postmortem intervals. Here, we
describe a molecular method for rapid identification of these insects. Specific insect DNA …

Forensic Entomology deals with the use of insects and other arthropods in medico legal
investigations. We are sure that many people know this or a similar definition, maybe even …

Forensic entomology is the science of collecting and analysing insect evidence to aid in
forensic investigations. Its main application is in the determination of the minimum time since …