Forensic analysis has also been used successfully in many paternity cases. Furthermore, the advantages of Forensic DNA technology are extensive and have been employed in forensic fields such as the detection of bacteria and various other pollutants in water and in the matching of recipients in organ donor programs. It should also be noted that forensics is a field that covers many areas and fields of knowledge and which can provide careers in a number of related disciplines. One of the careers in this discipline is that of a medical examiner. This requires a medical degree and specialisation in forensics. A forensic odontologist specializes in dental forensics, while a crime laboratory analyst usually requires a degree in chemistry.

A crime scene examiner analyses the crime in any situation, whether indoors or outdoors. This specialization is possibly one of the most interesting but involves direct contact with crime victims, which can be disconcerting for some people.

One do the most recent forensic specializations is forensic Archaeology. Forensic Archaeology applies archaeological methods to forensic work, usually at crime scenes. This technique combines various archaeological techniques with the understanding of osteology and human remains, to provide useful evidence that can help in solving the crime.

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One of the fascinating aspects of this subject is that it takes advantage of the knowledge that has been gleaned from many disciplines; for example from medicine and biology to physics, chemistry and even archaeology. A career in this discipline would usually necessities a focus or selection of an area of specialization, such as dental or archaeological forensics. There is little doubt that anyone entering into this field can be assured of an interesting and rewarding career with numerous opportunities for specialization and advancement.
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