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Forensics
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Crime Library 
 Contains hundreds of "stories on major crimes, criminals, trials, forensics and criminal profiling." Content " focus[es] mostly on recent crimes, but an expanding collection also delves into historically notorious characters, dating back to the 1400s and spanning the globe." From TruTV.com http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/ Topics: Crime, Mysteries and More, Notable People Last updated Jul 30, 2008 Criminal Justice Links
A directory of websites concerning federal and international criminal justice, crime prevention, law, forensics, and related topics. Browsable. From Florida State University. http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/cjlinks/ Topics: Crime, Government, Government, Law, Mysteries and More, Social Issues Last updated May 30, 2005 DNA Interactive
"This site is dedicated to the moment on February 28, 1953 when Jim Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double-helix structure of DNA — and to the scientists who breathed life into that structure." The site features a chronology that includes scientist biographies and video clips of interviews, and information about the discovery of DNA structure, the human manipulation of genes, genetic mapping, and current applications in healthcare and forensic analysis. Also includes a glossary. http://www.dnai.org/ Topics: Biology, Mysteries and More Last updated Oct 8, 2003 Genetic Disorders & Birth Defects Information Center
This site provides links to information about genetic diseases and birth defects. It covers the basics of genetics, including ethics, forensic uses, and career possibilities. Features information about adult genetic risks, resources for genetic testing and counseling, and pages for parents, students, teachers, and health professionals. Searchable. From the Indiana University School of Medicine Library. http://geneinfo.medlib.iupui.edu Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More, Science, Science Last updated May 10, 2005 The Genomic Revolution
This exhibition summarizes the benefits of human genome research, including the possibility of "discovering cures for cancer, ... feeding the world's growing population, solving forensic mysteries and saving species on the verge of extinction." Contains related links and a short glossary. From the American Museum of Natural History. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/genomics/0_home/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More, Science, Science Last updated Oct 30, 2007 The Guevara Lock of Beethoven's Hair
Information about the lock of hair that was cut from the head of composer Ludwig van Beethoven after his death. Discusses scientific tests that were performed on the lock of hair, including trace metals and DNA analyses, and a 2000 press release about the discovery of high levels of lead in his hair (may have contributed to his death). Some broken links. From the Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, San Jose State University. http://www.sjsu.edu/beethoven/collections/beethoven_hair/hair.html Topics: Crime, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More Last updated Nov 6, 2009 Hairs, Fibers, Crime, and Evidence
Article from 2000 about "the identification and comparison of trace evidence" in investigating and prosecuting violent crimes. Topics include hair (anatomy and growth, animal hair, determination of the body area from which a hair originated and the racial group associated with the hair), fiber (natural, man-made, and transfer), and how this type of evidence is collected and handled. From the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Trace Evidence Unit. http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/backissu/july2000/deedrick.htm Topics: Crime, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More Last updated Jun 6, 2006 Handbook of Forensic Services
The FBI describes the process by which forensic examinations are conducted at the FBI Laboratory. It includes a description of the procedures used for crime scene search and safety, evidence examination, and the packaging and shipping of evidence to the lab. Opens directly into a large PDF file. http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/forensics.pdf Topics: Crime, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 8, 2009 Interactive Investigator: Your Introduction to the World of Forensic Science/Détective Interactif: Une Introduction aux Sciences Judiciaires
"You will be able to obtain general information and an introduction to the main aspects of forensic science from a database on the subject. You can also explore a Historical Cabinet containing actual evidence gathered from crime scenes throughout this century." Includes a timeline, a bibliography, and a game in which you can "use your newly acquired knowledge to solve a heinous crime." From the Virtual Museum of Canada. Available in English and French. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Myst/ Topics: Crime, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More Last updated Nov 12, 2003 Kathy Reichs
This official Web page for forensic anthropologist and mystery novelist Kathy Reichs includes a brief biography, information about her novels (featuring a female forensic anthropologist, Temperance Brennan, as the heroine), and book reviews. http://www.literati.net/Reichs/ Topics: Archaeology, Crime, Mysteries and More, Notable People, Notable People: Women, Science, Social Science Last updated Oct 2, 2004 National Forensic DNA Study Report: Final Report
In April 2004, the U.S. Attorney General submitted a report to Congress that found approximately 542,700 criminal cases with biological evidence were awaiting DNA testing. This study discusses the DNA backlog problem, the role of law enforcement agencies, the condition of state and local crime laboratories, statistics, federal funding, and the benefits of timely testing of DNA in solving and preventing crimes. Opens directly into a PDF document. http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/203970.pdf Topics: Mysteries and More Last updated Apr 11, 2006 Psychiatry On Line
This international online psychiatry journal features peer-reviewed articles, briefs, and case reports on child and adolescent psychiatry, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), transcultural mental health, forensic psychiatry, and a variety of other topics. Additional resources include a forum for trainees, a registry for reporting antidepressant side effects, links to Italian and Brazilian counterparts to the journal, and a "Psychiatry in the Cinema" section. Searchable. http://www.priory.com/psych.htm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mysteries and More Last updated May 17, 2004 Quipu: Dedicated to Researchers of Andean Archaeology
Resource-rich directory that includes annotated links to artifact images, biology, carbon 14 calibration, computer-aided design, conservation, country profiles, forensics, geology, map making, museum archives, radiocarbon dating, news sources, researchers and institutions, satellite imagery, site preservation, and teaching tools. Also includes an online glossary, career development links, and tools for learning and using relevant languages, including Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara. From librarians Bruce Harley and Pat Knobloch, San Diego State University. http://infodome.sdsu.edu/research/guides/quipu/ Topics: Archaeology, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 21, 2005 Secrets of the Dead
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series in which crime scene investigation techniques meet history. Topics include the chemistry of the disaster of the airship Hindenburg, contaminated food as a potential cause of the abnormal behavior associated with the Salem witches, and what started the great fire in Rome. Includes images and links to related resources. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/ Topics: Crime, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More Last updated May 9, 2005 Why the Towers Fell
A companion website to a PBS "NOVA" program that "follows a team of forensic engineers during their in-depth investigation of the precise causes of the Twin Towers' collapse." An engineer discusses the 2001 World Trade Center collapse and methods of improving building safety. Includes articles about a survivor from a floor above the impact, firefighter equipment, and the structure of metal. Includes a list of related books and online resources. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wtc/ Topics: Architecture, Mysteries and More, Science, September 11 & Beyond, Technology Last updated Aug 11, 2005 Zeno's Forensic Page
This site contains an extensive directory of links to resources on forensic science, medicine, and psychiatry. It is maintained by a European forensics expert. http://forensic.to/forensic.html Topics: Crime, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mysteries and More Last updated Mar 4, 2001 |
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