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Luminol
A chemiluminescent compound that binds to Iron in Hgb - Detects blood using UV light at a 1/10000 dilution
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Accelerant
A chemical that increases rate of fire. For example, kerosene or diesel fuel
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Electrophoresis
Separation of particles based on size and electrical charge
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COD
cause of death. natural or criminal
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DNA Databank
Unique DNA RFLP patterns that are stored on super computers that can be compared with in crime scene evidence
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Caliber
size of bullet
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GC/Mass Spec
a separation mechanism that can analyze unique characteristics solutions based on size and diffusion through a column
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Ouchterlony Test
test for difference in animal vs. human blood
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Petichial Hemorrhage
small blood lesions under skin due to trauma often associated with strangulation or asphyxiation
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Trace Evidence
unique material that is deposited at a crime scene and can only be detected through deliberate processing procedures - fiber, flairs. This can link a suspect to a crime scene
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Lividity
discoloration of tissue due to gravity acting on blood RBC’s settle in a region of body around 45 minutes after heart stops - This establishes TOD and posture
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Antigen-Antibody
Antibodies are used to identify specific target compounds such as blood proteins
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Adipocere
mixture of fat resulting from body decomposition. Oleic, palmitic and stearic acids are the majority
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Ballistics
The study of projectile motion and identification. This can ID gun to bullet based on scratch lines
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Blood Splatter
Bullet trajectory and location of victims can be determined using patterns and angles
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mDNA (Mitochondrial)
DNA only inherited from mother
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PCR
Polymerase Chain Reaction. This is a process designed to copy DNA segments multiple times using a special DNA polymerase
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RFLP
bar code pattern of DNA based on fragment size
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Toxicology
the science of poisons and toxins as well as their effects on human tissue
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Mees’ Lines
Parallel or horizontal lines on finger nails. Can indicate heavy metal poisoning or cancer. Malaria, Leprosy, and Hodgkin’s disease can be identified with _________
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Ridge Characteristics
Ridge endings, bifurcations and enclosures that can be plotted and stored in a data file for comparison
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C4
Cyclotrimethylene trinitramine C3H6N6O6 - Plastic explosive
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CODIS
Combined DNA Index System - Convicted Offenders DNA are matched
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IDIS
Intelligent Dental Identification Center - National database to ID dental records
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Latent Finger Print
Oil residue left on objects. Use super glue fuming
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AFIS
Automated Fingerprint Identification System Large data base of any recorded fingerprint
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Ferrotrace
Spray that reacts with trace iron deposits from weapons and knives
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NCIC
National Crime Information Center Large database concerning crime info