When the Science Takes a Toll: Supporting Mental Health in the DNA Lab
At the 36th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI), a room filled with forensic professionals turned their attention away from the lab bench and toward something more personal—burnout. In a field defined by precision, pressure, and impartiality, the emotional cost of doing the work has long been overlooked. This year’s panel, “Behind the Bench: Combating […]