Nanotechnology And Its Applications In Forensic Sciences-A Boon To Legal Justice

The science, technology &engineering conferred at the nanoscale level of about 1 to 100 nanometres is called Nanotechnology. The alluring potential of nanotechnology is rapidly becoming an integral aspect in medicine, healthcare and agriculture among many. From aiding in DNA profiling, to its use in development of latent fingerprints, Nanotechnology has left no stone unturned in changing the dynamics of modern science and technology. With recent inventions like the development and identification of latent fingerprints by using nanoparticles via Atomic Force Microscope and Scanning Electron Microscope, Forensic Sciences aims to identify, individualize and investigate evidence. Although an amazing tool in Modern Science, Nanoparticles can be detrimental to the nature. This ensures that every piece of evidence, irrespective of size, can be scanned at the nanoscale levels. These then become crucial pieces in crime scene reconstruction and ultimately crime solving. Several safety and regulatory questions remain to be addressed regarding the usefulness of conventional in vitro and in vivo methods employed for assessing short-term and long-term consequences of nanoparticles and nanomaterials in humans, marine and wild animals as well as acute and chronic levels of exposure to environment. In this paper an attempt has been made to portray the advancements been made in the fraternity of Forensic Sciences by utilizing the applications of Nanosciences & Nanotechnology. Also, it will give aid to legal justice system to curb and solve crime in more efficient way.