Forensic Training
Training will always vary, according to the individual employer and area of specialism.
However, it is likely that most graduate entrants would undergo a programme of on-the-job training and development, which is likely to involve short, residential courses.
Employers are likely to provide a programme of training for each new intake of employees.
The [...]

Passive bloodstains
Passive bloodstains - these stains are created by the force of gravity.
Pool Pattern – A bloodstain pattern which is typically formed when a source of blood is stationary for a length of time.
Passive Drop – Bloodstain drop(s) which are created, or formed, by the force of gravity acting alone.
Drip Pattern [...]

Is it possible for two people’s DNA to match?
DNA profiling as carried out in Forensic Science does not examine the complete DNA of an individual but certain specific areas only.
As far as these are concerned only identical twins will have the same DNA profile.

The Life Cycle Of The Blowfly
Egg >>> Larvae >>> Pupae >>> Blowfly
The most common fly to be found in forensic homicide investigations is the blowfly.
Blowflies can often appear on a body around one hour after death, in order to lay their eggs in a moist area.
Soon afterwards, the eggs will then hatch into larvae - [...]

Essentially, chromosomes are made up from DNA and so carry the genetic code that defines us as individuals.
Human DNA consists of 46 chromosomes, arranged in 23 different pairs.
Half of these chromosomes come from our mothers and half from our fathers.
Of the 23 pairs, one defines the sex of a baby. If a father passes on [...]