Top 10 Blog Posts of 2018
As 2018 winds down, let’s celebrate all that’s happened in the world of ISHI this year! We converged on Phoenix, Arizona for the 29th annual International Symposium on Human Identification where we discussed new technologies, genetic genealogy, mixture interpretation, and testifying as an expert witness. We also heard Andrew Hessel present on the future 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! Omaha Police Get $1.9M Grant to Test Sexual Assault Kit Backlog (Forensic […]
What Advice Would You Give to Someone Just Starting Out in Forensics?
Maybe you’ve just graduated and are looking for your first job in forensics, or maybe you’re just starting work as an analyst. Either way, trying to find your footing can be tough. That’s why we’ve asked our ISHI 29 speakers to share some pearls of wisdom for those just starting out in the field of […]
Learning New Things About mtDNA Inheritance from a Four-Year-Old Boy and a Tenacious Team of Scientists
We inherit our cells’ mitochondria from our mother. These energy-producing organelles are present in large numbers in most cells, meaning that cells can contain thousands of copies of the DNA associated with the mitochondria (mtDNA)—all passed on wholly from our mother. New evidence suggests, however, that this cannon principle of maternal-only inheritance of mtDNA might […]
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! Feather Forensics Breakthrough to Beat Bird Crime in Scotland (The National – […]
Innovative DNA Recovery Techniques Could Help Victims Catch Rapists in Kenya
Written by: Lisa Smith, Jon Wetton, and Mark Jobling, University of Leicester; Heather D. Flowe, university of Birmingham A huge global health challenge is physical and sexual violence against women and girls, affecting more than one third of all women globally. One way to tackle this violent crime is through DNA profiling. […]
The Monster of Durrës
On October 11, 2012, an 18 year-old girl was found murdered and decapitated in the Durrës District of Albania. The victim, Ajshe Vata, was a good and honest girl who had a religious background. At the time of her death, she was not known to be in a relationship and was doing very well at […]
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! Experts Claim the Only Way to Improve Privacy Rights Over our […]
Meet Your Fellow ISHI Attendees: Rosary
Our man on the street interviewer, Travis, chats with Rosary as she describes work that she’s done at crime scenes. Transcript: Travis: Hi, I’m Travis. Rosary: Hi, I’m Rosary. Travis: Rosary, it’s nice to meet you. Are you having a fun time at ISHI? Rosary: I’m having a great time. Travis: Is […]
