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Aberdeen forensic science conference explores role of animals, plants and soil in criminal inquiries

Aberdeen forensic science conference explores role of animals, plants and soil in criminal inquiries

Soil forensic analysis (c) James Hutton Institute
"We look forward to discussing new approaches and methods with our colleagues from across Europe and build cooperation and collaboration and sharing best practice across the world in delivering to the criminal justice system"
Forensic examination of soil in a boot (referential image)

Forensic scientists from across Europe are gathering in Aberdeen for the ninth meeting of the Animal, Plant and Soil Traces (APST) Working Group of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI). Around 50 experts are expected to attend the three-day event being held at the James Hutton Institute’s Craigiebuckler site on 27-29 April.

The 9th ENFSI-APST meeting will showcase the crucial role that soil and biological traces of non-human origin can play in criminal investigations.

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This article was originally posted by The James Hutton Institute