(Dandelion pollen grain, Taraxicum officinale) The scientific study of pollen is called palynology and can be used by forensic scientists to discover clues at crime scenes.

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Publication Scheme - Natural History Museum

Under Section 19 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Museum, being a public body, is required to prepare a Publication Scheme listing information that we make available on a proactive basis.

This scheme is approved by the Information Commissioner and is reviewed on a regular basis.

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Our scientists study the snails that host the schistosomiasis parasite, which causes a disease that affects nearly 200 million people.