Importance of the Microscope in Hair Analysis in Criminology and Criminalistics

The document discussed the critical role of microscopes in forensic hair analysis, highlighting their ability to identify characteristics such as medulla presence, pigmentation, and medullary canal patterns, which are not visible macroscopically. By examining various samples of animal and human hair, the study found notable differences in the medullary canal and pigment quantity, underscoring the microscope's indispensability in distinguishing between human and animal hair in criminal investigations.