Identifying the Dead After Mass Disasters is a Crucial Part of Grieving. Here’s How Forensic Experts Do It.
Today’s blog is written by guest bloggers Paola Magni, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science, Murdoch University. Reposted from The Conversation with permission a Creative Commons license. As Russian forces withdraw from parts of Ukraine, reports have emerged of thousands dead and mass graves holding unknown numbers of bodies. After many people die in […]
Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry: What Do They Mean in Forensic Science?
Today’s blog is written by guest blogger Ken Doyle, Promega. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. Whenever I have to fill out a form with a “race” question, I’m bemused (and perhaps amused) by the options. As someone of Indian origin with a diverse family tree, I often pick the “Asian” option. However, […]
