When it comes to forensic science, there is a lot of misinformation and confusion. Here at ForensicBites, we read the latest technical research and translate the results into understandable terms and a broader context. Our authors are graduate and undergraduate students in research-heavy forensics programs with a passion for bringing science to the people. By turning complex jargon into accessible language, we bring the public closer to the forensic science discipline, one bite at a time. ForensicBites is one part of a larger network of “bites” sites, distilling complex scientific ideas into accessible concepts. DISCLAIMER: The authors of ForensicBites and their academic institutions do not necessarily support or endorse the ideas or results presented in the research papers which are summarized on ForensicBites. All summaries are meant to present an objective interpretation of recent research, not subjective commentary.