FORENSIC HUMAN HAIR EXAMINATION

Authors

  • Маржан Мырзаханова Кандидат медицинских наук, профессор Кокшетауского государственного университета им. Ш. Уалиханова (KZ)
  • Ерлан Мырзаханов Старший преподаватель Кокшетауского государственного университета им. Ш. Уалиханова (KZ)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17770/acj.v2i79.2811

Abstract

This article reviews the examination of hair and its role in forensic area. The forensic examination of hair is a well-established discipline and had been so for two centuries. Examination is largely based on microscopy, which may enable the hair analyst to identify a hair, characterize specific features of the hair and conduct comparative examinations. Education and training underpin the ability of the hair analyst with the specialized knowledge and expertise required to proficiently conduct these examinations and give appropriate weight to the findings.

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Published

30.06.2017

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Sub-Branch of Criminalistics and the Theory of Investigation Activities

How to Cite

Мырзаханова, М., & Мырзаханов, Е. (2017). FORENSIC HUMAN HAIR EXAMINATION. Administrative and Criminal Justice, 2(79), 24-27. https://doi.org/10.17770/acj.v2i79.2811