Microscopy in Forensic Science Web Resources

Investigations

A Microscopical Study of Exotic Animal Hairs

From: McCrone Associates, Inc.
Link: A Microscopical Study of Exotic Animal Hairs

Analysis of Microscopic Material and the Stitching of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a Preliminary Study

Link: Analysis of Microscopic Material and the Stitching of the Dead Sea Scrolls, a Preliminary Study

Examination of Gunshot Residue

Firearms Tutorial, The Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education

Link: Examination of Gunshot Residue

Questioned Document Examination Page

The award winning site has information on the use of a comparison microscope for examining documents in civil and criminal legal cases, domestic disputes, and other controversies. Famous document cases are presented as examples.

Link: Questioned Document Examination Page

Resources for Paint Pigment Microscopists

From: McCrone Associates, Inc.
Link: Resources for Paint Pigment Microscopists

Techniques

Hand-Sectioning and Identification of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes

From: McCrone Associates, Inc.
Link: Hand-Sectioning and Identification of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes