Science glossary film: Forensic science

The use of a wide range of scientific techniques to collect and store evidence for criminal investigations. Forensic techniques range from examining physical traces such as fingerprints or footprints, to the collection and analysis of DNA in biological samples such as blood or saliva, to the analysis of glass fragments, and even the study of plant and animal species used to date or correlate crime scenes.

Forensic techniques range from examining physical traces such as fingerprints or footprints, to the collection and analysis of DNA in biological samples such as blood or saliva, to the analysis of glass fragments, and even the study of plant and animal species used to date or correlate crime scenes.