The technological advances have revolutionized the entire world, comforted peoples life. Information and resources are available at the click of the fingertip. But along with this, crime rate is increasing at alarming pace. It’s challenging for the investigating agencies to solve such cases rapidly without any ambiguities. New investigation methods employing high throughput techniques with promising accuracy needs to be devised to fast-track the pending cases and fulfill demanding needs.
“Arenas in Forensic Biology” is the compilation of practical findings of master students carried out in the department of Forensic Biology, Government Institute of Forensic Science Aurangabad, M.S. Different areas of Forensic Biology are covered in this book such as, use of lectins in blood grouping; use of diatoms in drowning investigation; role of hormone in age and post mortem interval (PMI) determination. Methods of body fluid identification. Anthropometric methods in gender and demographic identification. Enzymes in forensic investigation. DNA extraction protocols form hair, bone, teeth and urine and its use in individualization. Nanoparticle based methods which are in demand and highly useful in rapid identification with trace evidences.
We are sure that the book will occupy place in most of the libraries of the world. The book will practically help research community and investigating agencies in troubleshooting their research problems. It will ignite scientific temperament in young, enthusiastic, students and budding researchers.
