Forensic Serology and Biology Quiz
Crafted by -
Chandra Mohan
Srivastava
SSA at
Department of Serology and Biology
Forensic Science Laboratory,
Varanasi, UP
Introduction to Forensic Serology & Forensic Biology
Forensic serology is the detection,
identification, classification, and study of various bodily fluids such
as blood, semen, saliva, urine, breast milk, vomit, fecal matter and perspiration, and their relationship to
a crime scene. A forensic serologist may also be involved in DNA analysis and bloodstain pattern analysis. Serology testing begins with presumptive tests which gives the analyst an
indication that a specific bodily fluid may be present, but cannot completely
confirm its presence. Forensic
serology is an important component of modern forensic science.
The primary activity of forensic serologists is the identification of bodily
fluids.
Forensic biology is the application of biology to
associate a person, whether suspect or victim, to a location, an item, another
person. It can be utilized to further investigations for both criminal and
civil cases. Forensic biology is
the application of biology to
associate a person(s), whether suspect or victim, to a location, an item (or
collection of items), another person (victim or suspect, respectively). It can
be utilized to further investigations for both criminal and civil cases.
A Short Interview of the Quiz maker
I Priya Singh on the behalf of Sherlock Institute of
Forensic Sciences has taken a short interview of Chandra Mohan
Srivastava (SSA at Department of
Serology and Biology Forensic Science
Laboratory, Varanasi, UP).
Read it out
his experiences and views in the field of Forensic biology &
serology
and a short message for the young forensic aspirants.
1.
Forensic Serology & Biology are one of the major Branches of Forensic in
India. How would you like to explain the scope of this subject in our country?
Scope of serology and
biology is very much important in context to every civilian of our country.
Every citizen should be
aware of the anatomy as well as blood serum so as to co-relate
with their daily routine as well as during mishapping occuring in family or
neighbour.
Knowing about blood
group and biological exhibit they or the other investigation official can
perform properly packaging.
2.
Would you like to share your experiences in making this quiz ?
It was immense pleasure to create a quiz
especially for the forensic students who could easily go through the
methodology as well as concept behind each and every test performed in either
of the sections.
3.
I do understand from this short conversation that this subject is an emerging
branch. So talking about the global perspective where do you see this subject in
the next few years?
Well personally
specking I would say biology and serology deals with all the biological
exhibits collected from the crime scene but the specificity is limited to some
extent especially in case of blood and semen.
Rather an applied DNA
section makes the case more clear for coming on a proper conclusion if the
exhibits are collected properly.
But in case of other
biological exhibits as urine saliva anther etc. use of various chemical test as
well as micrometry will give you proper results and good command on basics.
4.
I really appreciate your time sir for giving us such insights into the subject
and also for preparing such an engaging Quiz. What would be your message for
the aspiring Forensic biology & serology students?
Well forensic is all
about scientific approach. If you have it in you and found of exploring new
things do join FSL as your carrier option.