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Andrew Palmer - Forensic Scientist

Updated Tuesday, 9 February 2021
What’s it like to be a Forensic Scientist, examining items primarily for the presence of blood and touch DNA?

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Watch an interview with Andrew Palmer and find out how he became a Forensic Scientist and what a typical day in the role entails.

 

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