Advancing Swab Science For many years, fingerprints evidence was the standard for investigating and linking suspects to a crime scene. Rapid evaluation of forensic swabs science has shaped DNA evidence as the gold standard. A few cells are all an investigation team needs to obtain in order to get enough DNA information to identify a suspect. DNA analysis has … [Read more...] about Forensic Swabs For Crime Scene DNA Evidence
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Swabs
1. Homely Inspiration The inventor of modern cotton swabs, Polish inventor Leo Gerstenzang, was inspired at home when he saw his wife sticking cotton balls onto the ends of toothpicks, and using this tool to clean out their child’s ears. Can you imagine doing that now? The original target audience for this new product was babies, and Q-Tips were first … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Swabs
Forensic Swabs
Updated 12/1/16 No field requires as much precision as in forensic investigations. The data collected is a major factor in investigations, and how the data is collected plays a role in the accuracy of that data. DNA-Free and RNase-Free Forensic Swabs must cleanly and accurately collect samples while being certified DNA free and 100% sterile to avoid any cross contamination. … [Read more...] about Forensic Swabs
Swabbing For Trace Evidence VS Swabbing For Fluids
When it comes to sample collection there are two very different types. One is swabbing for blood or bodily fluids, the other is collecting trace evidence. It is important to note that while collecting fluid almost always involves using a swab on a visible portion piece of evidence, collecting trace evidence isn't always that straight forward. In this context, we must discuss … [Read more...] about Swabbing For Trace Evidence VS Swabbing For Fluids