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How dust particles can help with criminal investigations

Mornings with Simi

English - November 16, 2023 14:51 - 5 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Researchers are looking into the potential of dust as a forensic clue, suggesting that while criminals may erase fingerprints, traces of genetic material found in dust, water, and even in the air could help reveal crucial information about a crime scene.
Guest: Dr. Nicole Foster, Study Lead and Researcher at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Institute
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Researchers are looking into the potential of dust as a forensic clue, suggesting that while criminals may erase fingerprints, traces of genetic material found in dust, water, and even in the air could help reveal crucial information about a crime scene.

Guest: Dr. Nicole Foster, Study Lead and Researcher at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Institute

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