timeline of the major events in the development of CSI sciences

  • Time of Death

    Scientists began using body temperature to determine a person's time of death. This practice began in the late 1800s.
  • Different Blood Strands

    After many years of close observation, German biochemist Fredrich Miescher discovers that there are different strands of DNA.
  • Different Blood Groups

    An Austrian doctor, Karl Landsteiner discovers different blood groups, making bloos transfusions safe.
  • DNA Testing

    Alec Jeffreys invents the very first DNA test.