Entry-Level Coaching Inspires a Winning Culture
The first three years of a young forensic scientist’s career matter greatly. More personal and professional transformation occurs during this time than perhaps any other. It sets the tone for the scientist’s life in the laboratory by establishing attitudes that will either expand or deflate her/his potential to be a high performer. Whenever […]
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 Database Helps Identify Missing Persons (NBCDFW5 – 5/18/2019) NamUs holds […]
Exploring the Value of Biogeographic Ancestry in the Absence of a DNA Database
There are many scenarios encountered in forensic casework in which bone may be the only viable sample type for DNA testing, including fires, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, war conflicts, airline crashes, homicides, human trafficking, and mass graves. In these cases, the condition of recovered human remains can range from relatively intact to highly degraded and/or […]
Forensic Genealogy: What Your Second Cousin’s DNA May Say about You
“The DNA people said, ‘That was him. You got him.’ And the whole room just exploded. Some detectives were crying. Some detectives were sitting there with their mouths open, staring into space.” Thanks to Colleen Fitzpatrick, a cold case that had baffled investigators for over two decades finally reached a breakthrough in 2014. She […]
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 to the Rescue: How Researchers are Finding Illegal Shark Fins […]
The Future of Synthetic Biology – An Interview with Andrew Hessel
What if you could cure cancer with a synthetic virus or pre-load your children with genetic information? The future of synthetic biology is here. In this interview, Andrew Hessel, founder of Humane Genomics, explains how tailor-made viruses may one day cure cancer, how IVF will be replaced by a less expensive and more effective method, […]
ISHI 32 to be Held in Orlando, Florida
Dust off your mouse ears, because the 32nd International Symposium on Human Identification will be held at the Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando Florida from September 13 – 16, 2021. Many of you have been to Orlando before, but in honor of ISHI 32, here are 32 fun facts about the city that you may […]
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! Baltimore Brothers Set Free After 24 Years in Prison for Wrongful […]
Don’t Believe Your Ears: ‘Enhancing’ Forensic Audio can Mislead Juries in Criminal Trials
Audio used as evidence in criminal trials can often be unreliable. David Z Cheng/Shutterstock Helen Fraser, University of New England Many criminal trials feature forensic evidence in the form of audio recordings, typically from bugging houses or cars, or intercepting phone calls. Unfortunately, the audio is often of very poor quality, making it […]
