Forensics - Follow The Science Season 2 Episode 5 | 26m 46s |

The CSI effect refers to the influence of crime shows on the public's perception of forensic science, often leading to unrealistic expectations of the capabilities of forensic evidence.

Average people may have unrealistic expectations of forensic science due to the portrayal of forensic techniques in television shows, which often exaggerate the accuracy and speed of forensic analysis.

Fingerprints can provide information about the individual's biological matrix, including molecules present in sweat, which can be used to gather information about the person.

Over 70% of cases involving mistaken eyewitness identification.

Eyewitness evidence is important for identifying perpetrators and without it, it would be difficult to trust the victim as the only witness.

Various recommendations have been made, such as videotaping the entire identification procedure and implementing a protocol for handling eyewitnesses.

MOLVE technology

A UV laser is used to fire on the surface of the item where the molecules are sitting. The molecules come out of that surface and absorb. These molecules are charged and called ions. By measuring the weight of the ion, the identity of the molecule can be determined.

This technology can detect specific molecules present in a fingerprint, such as a polymer from a condom lubricant. This can provide molecular information and link the individual to the crime.

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The purpose of DNA profiling in forensic science is to analyze DNA evidence and use it as a tool for identifying individuals and linking them to crimes.

The technology for DNA analysis has become faster, more accessible, and cheaper over the years, allowing for quicker and more widespread DNA profiling.

CODUS stands for Combined DNA System and is a database used at the federal, state, and local levels to search and match electronic DNA profiles. It has greatly enhanced the ability to identify individuals and link cases together based on DNA evidence.

Familial searching is a type of DNA testing that utilizes the CODIS database to identify potential relatives of an individual. It differs from the CODIS database in that it does not look for exact matches, but rather tries to identify individuals who may be related to the DNA sample.

At-home genetic testing companies focus on providing information about an individual's heritage and traits, while the CODIS database is used for identifying individuals through exact DNA matches.

Next generation DNA testing is a new method that can provide a portrait or image of what an individual might look like based on their DNA. This technology can provide additional information beyond just identifying an individual.