Forensics

Hand germs could join fingerprints, DNA in forensics labs (AFP via Yahoo! News)

15 Mar 2010

Forensic scientists could soon use hand germs to help identify criminals and victims, a study said Monday.

New hand bacteria study holds promise for forensics identification (PhysOrg)

15 Mar 2010

Forensic scientists may soon have a valuable new item in their toolkits -- a way to identify individuals using unique, telltale types of hand bacteria left behind on objects like keyboards and computer mice, says a new University of Colorado at Boulder study.

NL to send four to National Forensics meet (The Paris News)

15 Mar 2010

After spending 44 hours in speech, debate and Congress rounds at the recent UIL District National Forensic League’s National Qualifier Tournament, four North Lamar High School students will be heading in June to Kansas City, Mo., to participate in nationals.