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What can be done at a scene of a mysterious death to help reconstruct what happened? |
Principles of biomedical science can be used to investigate the circumstances |
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How do the clues found at a scene of a mysterious death help investigators determine what might have occurred and help identify or exonerated potential suspects? |
We all have things in common biologically, but there are differences that make us all unique |
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How do scientists design experiments to find the most accurate answer to the question they are asking? |
They find tiny or smaller details at the crime scene |
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How are bloodstain patterns left at a crime scene used to help investigators establish the events that took place during a crime? |
The shape and direction of the patterns show the force of impact, and lime of trajectory |
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What is DNA? |
Deoxyribonucleic Acid, the blueprint necessary for building all of the cells that make up organisms |
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How do scientists isolate DNA in order to study it? |
Extract DNA using lysis buffer and ethanol |
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How does DNA differ from person to person? |
Everyone's DNA is different just like identical twins don't have the same DNA |
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How can tools of molecular biology be used to compare the DNA of two individuals? |
Fragment length can be analyzed |
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What are restriction enzymes? |
DNA cutting enzymes that exist in many bacteria |
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What is an autopsy and how can it be used to determine the cause of death? |
An autopsy is an examination of the dead body. Often involves extensive analysis of the tissues and body fluids for clues |
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Why is confidentiality of patient information important? |
HIPAA is a comprehensive set of standards and practices designed to give patients specific right regarding their personal health |
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Who should keep patient information confidential? |
Persons Doctor, and anyone else with access to information |
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Is there ever a time when patient confidentiality should be broken? |
Protect public from disease, threatening murder or suicide |
