Bacteria on shoes could help forensic teams catch suspects

Criminals beware: a new study has shown that germs on phones, shoes and other personal belongings can help trace a person's whereabouts

This piece was first published on The Conversation

Prospective criminals should take note: bacteria are everywhere. A small pilot study has shown that the germs on personal belongings such as shoes and mobile phones are actually a useful way of tracing a person's whereabouts - something that may prove useful in forensic investigations.