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Now who will push ahead on validating forensic science disciplines?

  • Written by Suzanne Bell, Professor of Chemistry and Forensic and Investigative Science, West Virginia University
imageWhen lawyers submit forensic evidence in court, is there legit science to back it up?AP Photo/Pat Sullivan

Science and the law are not natural partners. Science seeks to advance our understanding of the natural world. The law is tasked with ensuring public safety and making sure justice is properly served. Over time, science became another tool...

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