With today’s technology, forensic science is undergoing a transformation by using new techniques, such as DNA phenotyping and virtual autopsies. Read on to find out how these new methodologies are being used to solve crimes that may have previously gone unsolved. Simply stated, forensic science is the application of science to law (both civil and criminal). Because of popular television shows, most people are familiar with forensic science as it applies to solving crimes, as it can be the difference between proving guilt or innocence beyond a reasonable doubt. Some accepted forensic science techniques include fingerprint analysis, toxicology, ballistics, DNA, and blood splatter analysis. read more