Decision modelA decision model in decision theory is the starting point for a decision method within a formal (axiomatic) system. Decision models contain at least one action axiom. An action is in the form "IF is true, THEN do ". An action axiom tests a condition (antecedent) and, if the condition has been met, then (consequent) it suggests (mandates) an action: from knowledge to action. A decision model may also be a network of connected decisions, information and knowledge that represents a decision-making approach that can be used repeatedly (such as one developed using the Decision Model and Notation standard).
Probabilitévignette|Quatre dés à six faces de quatre couleurs différentes. Les six faces possibles sont visibles. Le terme probabilité possède plusieurs sens : venu historiquement du latin probabilitas, il désigne l'opposé du concept de certitude ; il est également une évaluation du caractère probable d'un événement, c'est-à-dire qu'une valeur permet de représenter son degré de certitude ; récemment, la probabilité est devenue une science mathématique et est appelée théorie des probabilités ou plus simplement probabilités ; enfin une doctrine porte également le nom de probabilisme.
Molecular diagnosticsMolecular diagnostics is a collection of techniques used to analyze biological markers in the genome and proteome, and how their cells express their genes as proteins, applying molecular biology to medical testing. In medicine the technique is used to diagnose and monitor disease, detect risk, and decide which therapies will work best for individual patients, and in agricultural biosecurity similarly to monitor crop- and livestock disease, estimate risk, and decide what quarantine measures must be taken.
Mendelian errorA Mendelian error in the genetic analysis of a species, describes an allele in an individual which could not have been received from either of its biological parents by Mendelian inheritance. Inheritance is defined by a set of related individuals who have the same or similar phenotypes for a locus of a particular gene. A Mendelian error means that the very structure of the inheritance as defined by analysis of the parental genes is incorrect: one parent of one individual is not actually the parent indicated; therefore the assumption is that the parental information is incorrect.
Déséquilibre de liaisonvignette|Within a family, linkage occurs when two genetic markers (points on a chromosome) remain linked on a chromosome rather than being broken apart by recombination events during meiosis, shown as red lines. In a population, contiguous stretches of founder chromosomes from the initial generation are sequentially reduced in size by recombination events. Over time, a pair of markers or points on a chromosome in the population move from linkage disequilibrium to linkage equilibrium, as recombination events eventually occur between every possible point on the chromosome.
Evidence of common descentEvidence of common descent of living organisms has been discovered by scientists researching in a variety of disciplines over many decades, demonstrating that all life on Earth comes from a single ancestor. This forms an important part of the evidence on which evolutionary theory rests, demonstrates that evolution does occur, and illustrates the processes that created Earth's biodiversity. It supports the modern evolutionary synthesis—the current scientific theory that explains how and why life changes over time.
Science forensiqueL’analyse scientifique de cas, appelée par calque de l'anglais science forensique ou la forensique, regroupe l'ensemble des méthodes d'analyse fondées sur les sciences (chimie, physique, biologie, neurosciences, informatique, mathématique, , statistique) afin de servir au travail d' de manière large. Cette analyse scientifique a pour but « la découverte de faits, l'amélioration des connaissances ou la résolution de doutes et de problèmes.
Leishman stainLeishman stain, also known as Leishman's stain, is used in microscopy for staining blood smears. It is generally used to differentiate between and identify white blood cells, malaria parasites, and trypanosomas. It is based on a methanolic mixture of "polychromed" methylene blue (i.e. demethylated into various azures) and eosin. The methanolic stock solution is stable and also serves the purpose of directly fixing the smear eliminating a prefixing step.
Anthropologie judiciairevignette|En 2007, les corps exhumés des victimes du massacre de Srebrenica. L'anthropologie judiciaire aide la justice à élucider les crimes grâce à ses références anthropologiques sur les os, l'histoire, l'archéologie. Les anthropologues appliquent les techniques scientifiques développées par l'anthropologie classique physique pour identifier les restes humains (squelettes, ou restes humains décomposés et non identifiés) et aider dans l'élucidation d'un crime.
Forensic pathologyForensic pathology is pathology that focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse. A post mortem examination is performed by a medical examiner or forensic pathologist, usually during the investigation of criminal law cases and civil law cases in some jurisdictions. Coroners and medical examiners are also frequently asked to confirm the identity of remains. Forensic pathology is an application of medical jurisprudence.
