A New Way to Detect and Identify Forensic Bloodstains

Accurately identifying bodily fluids at crime scenes is vital to aid forensic examinations and obtain information for use in criminal proceedings. However, collecting viable material for analysis can be challenging, especially if samples are difficult to access or the amount is minute. Dr Lamyaa Almehmadi and Professor Igor K Lednev at the University at Albany, State University of New York, USA, have introduced a new technique to assist in analysing bloodstains for forensic examination without compromising sample integrity.