http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu University of Florida Forensic Science Blog Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:45:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en DNA technology is probably one of the most exciting things in forensic science today.  DNA studies have focused on vertebrates, plants and microbes. However, DNA based technologies in the entomological field have become a key area of research in the recent years. Forensic entomology is the application of ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2009/11/03/the-hidden-weapon-fighting-crime-with-insects/ Since the February release of the National Acade­my of Sciences report on the state of forensic science, it is well known that forensic labs need better funding, should be accredited, and scientists should be certified. The following article is from NPR News and is a good example of the NAS ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2009/10/17/managing-evidence-forensics-under-fire-again/ I wanted to share this information to those reading this blog as I thought this is quite important. Computer Forensics is still a rather new discipline in computer security and is a rapidly growing subject. The need to develop standards, frameworks, and curricula for degree programs based on ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2009/09/30/astm-forensics-committee-develops-standard-for-computer-forensics-degree-programs/ I need some advice - who can I talk to? This Career Advice Blog Section was created for students enrolled or interested in enrolling in a Forensic Science Graduate Program. Here you can talk to your peers and other people in your area of interest ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2009/09/09/career-advice-section/ Hello to all the students who are teachers in our program and any other teacher who wants to join this site. This new area is dedicated to you! The Forensic Science Online Program invites you to ask questions, share classroom experiences, ideas, teaching and learning materials or any other resource ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2009/09/03/visit-our-new-teachers-corner-page/ Update Michael Jackson's autopsy results came back with the findings that lethal doses of Propofol were found in his body. Jackson’s personal physician had been treating the king of pop for insomnia giving Jackson 50 milligrams of propofol every night using an intravenous drip. Read the ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2009/08/26/propofol-did-it-michael-jacksons-death/ First episode Forensic science is a fascinating subject for almost everyone, especially if it deals with celebrities like Michael Jackson’s case or high profile cases like Caylee Anthony’s case. Lately, a new interest has emerged among the forensic community and keeps growing more and more. It’s ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2009/08/21/history-and-forensics/ Alcohol elimination   A Wilkes County man was sentenced to 33 years in prison without possibility of parole for the deaths of Harley and Helen Carter. The man, Ricky D. Norman was driving a truck traveling south on Old U.S. 21, when he collided with a car driven by the ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2009/08/07/driving-while-impaired/ Science, art or voyeurism? The Musée de l’Elysée in Lausanne, Switzerland, opened an uncommon exhibition: “The Scene of the Crime”. More than a 100 pictures, taken by Rodolphe Archibald Reiss, are presented in this exhibit and can be seen until October 25th. Click here for more information ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2009/07/30/photographing-death/ Latest news There continue to be more questions than answers as we approach the one-month mark since the pop icon’s death. Since Michael Jackson’s autopsy reports are delayed, headlines go from those concerning Rupert Everett comments to the secret son of Michael Jackson. In ... http://blog.forensicscience.ufl.edu/2009/07/23/michael-jackson%e2%80%99s-death-investigation/