Root-Cause Analysis: An Essential Step in the Management of Nonconformity
Considering that an Integrated Quality Management System is prone to continuous improvement, the occurrence of non-conformities within processes evaluated by external or internal authorities is inevitable. Therefore, the treatment of non-conformities should be carried out with objectivity and relevance and analyzing these causes and focusing on the root cause is critical. Only when the root […]
Rapid DNA Identification: Conception Boat Fire
In the early morning hours of September 2, 2019, a fire started in Santa Barbara County, just off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, on the Conception Dive boat with 39 passengers and crew on board. Five crew members were rescued and the remaining crew member and passengers located below deck when the fire started […]
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! Woodlands DNA Lab IDs Suspect in 1974 Cold Case Murder (Houston […]
Crowdfunding Answers: Public Support for Closing Unidentified Remains Cases
According to NAMUS, 4,400 unidentified bodies are recovered each year. A number of non-profit organizations and companies are working to provide names to these John and Jane Does. Using genetic genealogy has shown promise in providing these identities, but with resources limited, many have asked the public to help fund testing in the cases. […]
Application of the Lean Six Sigma Methodology for the Improvement of Processes in the Section of Biochemistry, Department of Forensic Sciences Costa Rica
The implementation of quality improvement systems in forensic laboratories has boomed globally due to the importance of being able to offer reliable results and ensuring technical competence of staff. It is of paramount importance to implement strategies that establish a harmony between quality and production. The Biochemistry Section of the Costa Rican Department of […]
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! Ancient DNA Lab Maps Little-Explored Human Lineages (Emory University – 10/2020) […]
The Impact of Positive Self-Talk: A Next-Level Story
Today’s blog is written by Malynn Utzinger, Director of Integrative Practices, and Tim Weitzel, ESI Architect at Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Last month in this series, we posed to you that the most important decision you’ll ever make is the one about how to respond to the circumstances of your […]
NIST Launches an Updated Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science
Today’s blog is written by guest blogger, Rich Press. Reposted from the NIST blog with permission. The Organization of Scientific Area Committees (OSAC) for Forensic Science has updated its structure and improved several processes. These changes will enable OSAC, which is administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to more quickly make […]
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! Six Incredible Things We Learned about Bones from Forensic Anthropologist Prof […]
