Listen "Bitemark Evidence with Mary Bush"
Episode Synopsis
Obsessed with true crime shows as a teen, Mary Bush naturally gravitated toward forensics as a young professor in the University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine. Today, she is widely acclaimed for her efforts to banish bitemark evidence from the U.S. court system. She has won numerous research awards, served as an expert witness for high-profile murder cases and testified before Congress. Her research tools, once viciously mocked by prosecutors, are currently on display at the Smithsonian Institution. In this episode, Bush talks to host Laurie Kaiser about the fascinating life of a forensic dentist, which in her case has included writing crime novels and appearing on Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries.” Credits: Host: Laurie Kaiser Guest: Mary Bush Writer/Producer: Laura Silverman Production and editing by UB Video Production Group Coming Feb. 3: Frank Scannapieco is a leading oral biologist whose research has transformed our understanding of how oral health impacts overall health. He discusses the role oral bacteria play in a wide range of diseases—including diabetes, pneumonia, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer—and outlines simple habits that can help keep your mouth, and your body, healthy.
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