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Bite-Mark Analysis

A forensic technique used to analyze bite marks, which has been criticized for its lack of robust validation.

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Feb 8, 2026

How have media outlets treated anatomical claims about high-profile criminals, and what standards exist for verifying such claims?

Mainstream and true‑crime media frequently amplify anatomical or physiological claims about high‑profile suspects—ranging from bite marks to alleged surgical alterations—because such details drive aud...

Feb 6, 2026

What forensic methods are used to identify human teeth in food contamination cases?

or tooth fragment turns up in food, forensic teams draw on a suite of complementary methods — macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, radiographic comparison, , or dentin, and, occasionally, chemical/iso...