In order to continue further development there are various organizations in the world, which are promoting the development and scientific exchange in forensics. One of these organizations is the European Network of Forensic Science Institute – ENFSI. It has 66 members from 36 different countries. The members are spread over various technical working groups, in which experts of the field discuss the latest developments.
The genetic fingerprint is also called DNA profile; the process is known as DNA fingerprinting. The basis of the genetic fingerprint is DNA. On this basis the genetic fingerprint, exactly like a fingerprint, is unique for each individual.
DFO (also referred to as 1,8-Diazafluoren-9-one) is used in criminalistics to make latent fingerprints on porous surfaces visible (mainly on paper but also on photos and cardboard). Furthermore, it can be applied to make slight blood stains visible.
The Daubert Standard is the successor of the Frye Standard. The standard includes a legally enforceable catalogue of criteria for testing of methods and theories. The result determines whether scientific principles are fulfilled.
Dactyloscopy (Greek: finger show) describes the investigation of the ridges of the inner surfaces of the hand and foot. For over 100 years, it has been a recognized method for identifying individuals because according to present knowledge, the characteristics of the hand and foot prints are unique.
