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This dimension groups forensic disciplines by the era in which they were formally established. Wikipedia notes that forensic science is "a broad field utilizing numerous practices such as the analysis of DNA, fingerprints, bloodstain patterns, firearms, ballistics, toxicology, microscopy, and fire debris analysis," practices that have each been formalized at different points in the field's history. Browsing by formalized era lets a visitor compare disciplines established in the same period.

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1. Forensic Science (Wikipedia)
Forensic science, History, Origins of forensic science and early methods subsection
Quote, Forensic science, History, Origins of forensic science and early methods subsection
The first written account of using medicine and entomology to solve criminal cases is attributed to the book of Xi Yuan Lu (translated as Washing Away of Wrongs), written in China in 1248 by Song Ci.
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