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Jun 2021
29m 54s

How Can Science Help Us to Solve Crimes?

Jennifer Swanson/Jeff Gonyea
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Ever watch those crime TV shows and wonder how the forensic scientists process all that evidence? Listen to this fun and informative chat with Dr. Kelly Elkins, biochemist and forensic scientist. Learn all about DNA, fingerprints, and solving for clues! 

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