This Week in Forensic Science
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 what you need to know to get out the door! The Government’s Plan to Collect Migrant DNA Could Send Us Down […]
The Good ‘Ol Days: Recounting the Beginnings of Forensic DNA Technology with Cece Crouse
This year, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the International Symposium on Human Identification. While our agenda often showcases current and emerging technologies, we also want to pay homage to the technologies and people who paved the way for the field of forensic DNA technology. In the opening video at ISHI 30, retired Lab Director […]
Toilet Paper: The Newest Tool in the Fight Against Crime
In July of 2009, the bodies of 43-year-old Alan Grna and his 85-year-old mother Julianna were discovered in their Ohio home—both victims of a violent assault. The lead detective in the case called in the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) to collect evidence from the crime scene, evidence that would lead them […]
This Week in Forensic Science
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 what you need to know to get out the door! DNA Discovery Raises Hopes of Finally Finding Killer of Melanie Hall […]
Predictions for the Future of Forensic Science
Microbiome? Rapid DNA? Investigative genealogy? Isotopes? Read below to see what our ISHI 30 speakers predict for the future of forensic science then join the discussion on our Facebook or Twitter pages to let us know what you anticipate for the future of the field. I think the future will be very exciting […]
Fun Facts from ISHI 30
The 30th International Symposium on Human Identification was one of the largest yet, with approximately 1,000 attendees! Here are some other fun facts about the meeting as well as a video of the highlights. These 1,000 attendees represented 46 countries from around the globe. According to the post-ISHI survey, most attendees self-identified as […]
This Week in Forensic Science
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 what you need to know to get out the door! Dr. Barbara Rae-Venter and Gene By Gene Join Forces to Shape […]
NIST Announces Plans for OSAC 2.0
Today, the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science announced new measures to make the process of evaluating standards faster and more efficient. The nation’s primary professional group focused on advancing technically sound forensic science standards is reorganizing its committees and welcoming public comment earlier in […]
The 30th International Symposium on Human Identification: Elevating DNA Forensics
In the fall of 1989, a small group of forensic scientists, law enforcement officials and representatives from Promega Corporation gathered in Madison, Wisconsin, for the very first International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI). At the time, DNA typing was in its infancy and had not yet been validated as a forensic method. The available technology […]
