The Journal of Forensic Sciences is the official publication of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). It is devoted to the publication of original investigations, observations, scholarly ...

Brooke Kammrath, Ph.D., D-ABC, is passionate about forensic science research – whether it is conducting her own or mentoring her students’ explorations. She is now making an impact on the research of ...

This special issue includes articles that further the discussion on humanitarian applications of forensic science. A video introduction to the issue by the Guest ...

Forensic scientists collect and analyze evidence during a criminal investigation to identify victims, determine the cause of death and figure out “who done it.” Below are some recent papers published ...

The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 145 natural-science and health-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- When an explosion, accidental cremation or a fire set deliberately to cover a crime destroys a body, precious little may remain to link it to a life once lived. Yet even among the ...

In his Matrimonial Practice column, Timothy M. Tippins addresses the essential role of psychological research in the conduct of forensic custody evaluations. He further addresses the abandonment of ...