We just learned about Forensic Anthropology, the study of a body to see who it is after someone has died.
Another test in forensic science is the Uhlenhuth Test or Species Test.
Way back in 1901 a scientist named Paul Uhlenhuth figured out how to test blood to see if it belonged to a human, or a different type or "species" of animal.
This was important because if a detective found a stain of blood somewhere, people could just lie and say that it was from a cow or a chicken or another animal.
If the blood was from a human, then it was a big deal, especially if someone had been hurt!
Once detectives could use this Uhlenhuth test to see what type of blood they found, people couldn't hide out and lie if someone found a blood stain as evidence of a crime.
One of the most important things about forensic science is finding clues or evidence, and testing to see if people are telling the truth.
(from: wikipedia - blood test)
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