Ancient DNA is Revealing the Genetic Landscape of People Who First Settled East Asia
Today’s guest blog is written by Melinda A. Yang, Assistant Professor of Biology, University of Richmond. Reposted from The Conversation under a creative commons license with permission. Melinda A. Yang, University of Richmond The very first human beings originally emerged in Africa before spreading across Eurasia about 60,000 years ago. After that, the […]
Save the Date for ISHI 32
An infant kidnapped from a Chicago hospital. A man who became an “unidentified living person” the instant a DNA test disproved his past. An internationally known investigative genetic genealogist who helped solve the mystery of their true identities. This is the story genetic detective CeCe Moore, along with Paul Fronczak, abandoned as a toddler 55 […]
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! FBI Approves Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Rapid DNA Solution for National DNA […]
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! Toledo Serial Killer Linked to Possible Human Remains Found in Illinois […]
What to Know Before You VIRTUALLY Go
What a roller coaster ride 2020 has been! With all that’s changed, we are excited that we’re still able to welcome you to ISHI 31 (albeit in a different format). We are thrilled to have so many of you joining us from around the world and though we’re meeting in a different way, our expert […]
Up for a Challenge? Compete at ISHI 31 to Win Prizes!
Submit photos each day of the General Sessions for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Complete additional tasks for a chance to win the grand prize – free admission to ISHI 32 (including workshops). One of the things we love most about ISHI is seeing all of you, the attendees! […]
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 Clears Man Who Served 37 Years in Prison for 1983 […]
The Most Important Decision We Make
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. There’s an old story about a traveler who happens upon a stonemason. “What are you doing?” the traveler asks. The stonemason says wearily, “Can’t you see I am cutting […]
The CSI Effect: Are Jurors Starstruck by Forensic Evidence?
Today’s guest blog is written by Judith Fordham, Associate Professor, Jury Research Group Centre for Forensic Science, University of Western Australia Reposted from The Conversation under a creative commons license with permission. FORENSICS AUSTRALIA – Jurors without technical training are frequently required to consider complex forensic evidence. It’s not just a matter […]
