Forensic Nexus – The Information Portal for Forensic ScienceThe Information Portal for Forensic Science

Forensic Accounting →

Forensic accountants are both accountant and investigator, specializing in criminal or civil cases occurring within the field of finance, analyzing suspicious documents and activity and interviewing individuals accused of involvement in the case.

Forensic Anthropology →

Forensic anthropologists apply their expertise in criminal cases assisting in the identification of deceased individuals whose remains are decomposed, burned, mutilated or otherwise unrecognizable.

Forensic Biology →

Forensic Biologists examine and identify evidence suspected of being biological in nature [blood, urine, saliva, etc] and perform DNA analysis to investigate any relation to a suspected individual.

Forensic Chemistry →

Forensic Chemists examine and identify evidence suspected of being drugs [pills, powders, plant, etc], other chemical substances involved in arson, explosion and other fire investigations, as well as other trace evidence.

Forensic Entomology →

Forensic Entomologist’s have detailed knowledge of diverse types of insects, insect life cycles and environments, and they study insects and insect larval evidence found on decomposing bodies, remains and inanimate materials to assist in criminal investigations.

Forensic Linguistics →

Forensic linguists analyze evidence consisting of written and recorded materials, such as telephone conversations and letter in order to help solve crimes by use of their expertise in the study of human language.

Forensic Nursing →

Forensic Nurses are trained to thoroughly examine, evaluate, and collect biological and physical evidence, and provide care for patients that are both victims and perpetrators of violence that occurs during an assault or abuse.

Forensic Odontology →

Forensic Odontologists are dentists that specialize in forensics by performing careful and thorough analysis, examination and use of teeth as a source of evidence of a crime.

Forensic Psychology →

Forensic Toxicology →

Forensic Toxicologists thoroughly investigate death, poisoning and drug use by testing a variety of physiological samples [blood, urine, oral fluid, tissue, etc.] to determine exposure, ingestion, abuse and toxicity levels.