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Detecting Poison
Karl Scheele discovered how to detect arsenic poisoning. -
Using the Microscope
This was the first time someone had used a microscope to examine blood and semen. -
Fingerprinting is Used
Although the information of fingerprints had been known, people starting using this in crime scenes at this time. -
Gunshot Residue
Detection of gunshot residue by SEM/EDS is developed. -
DNA Testing
In 1986 scientists had used DNA testing for the first time in a criminal case.