Microscopy of Hair Part 1: A Practical Guide and Manual for Human HairsFederal Bureau of Investigation
Originally published in the January 2004 issue of Forensic Science Communications, this article was written by Douglas W. Deedrick, Supervisory Special Agent for the Scientific Analysis Section, and Sandra L. Koch, Physical Scientist and Forensic Examiner for the Trace Evidence Unit, both of the FBI. Discussed in the article is the basic structure of hair, hair identification, methods of hair recovery, scale casts, sampling methods, glass microscope slide preparation, human hairs identification, conclusions, reports, and testimony. Also included are a glossary and list of references.