New Fingerprints Test Detects Smokers

Fingerprints remain the main tool in identifying a criminal. If fingerprints revealed more, the pool of subjects would be greatly diminished, easing forensic investigations. A team from the University of East Anglia in Norwich and King's College in London led by David A. Russell has succ... [ read more >> ]

Two types of fluorescent markers were used. Images B-E and G-J were captured at successive 10-minute intervals after hand washing

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Two types of fluorescent markers were used. Images B-E and G-J were captured at successive 10-minute intervals after hand washing