Yearly Archives
2018
STRSEQ: A Resource for Sequence-Based STR Analysis
Nov 08 2018
As the forensic DNA community explores the possibility of STR sequencing, and commercially available assays are introduced, we, at NIST, realize the importance of standardizin...
Considerations for the Use of Forensic Genetic Genealogy to Assist in Identifying Australia’s Unidentified Human Remains
Nov 06 2018
It has been estimated that Australia has up to 500 unidentified human remains. The use of forensic genetic genealogy could assist in identifying some of these remains. But the...
This Week in Forensic Science
Nov 02 2018
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s...
Tips for a Social Media User
Nov 01 2018
As an HR professional, I attend different seminars and conferences to obtain credits for my HR certification. We had a SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) state conf...
A Genetic Genealogy Television Show?
Oct 30 2018
Margaret Press and Colleen Fitzpatrick, founders of the DNA Doe Project, discuss the likelihood of staring in a reality television show. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SE...
Broaden Your Horizons While Pursuing Your Doctorate—You Will Be Glad You Did
Oct 23 2018
What can someone pursuing a doctorate in the biosciences DO during that time to widen the possibilities of employment in the future? In general, the process of obtaining the d...
This Week in Forensic Science
Oct 19 2018
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s...
Setting up the General Sessions Ballroom and Exhibit Hall
Oct 18 2018
A lot goes into getting the ISHI ballroom ready for the speakers and in setting up the exhibit hall. This video shows a time lapse of our A/V crew getting building the stage i...
Fished to the Edge: How DNA Identification Can Help Fight the Illegal Trade of Threatened Shark Species
Oct 16 2018
Whether your first encounter was peering through the thick glass of an aquarium tank or peeking through your fingers in a darkened theater, there is something about sharks tha...