Meet Your Exhibitors – Gentueri
When ISHI began 30 years ago, RFLP was state of the art, DNA typing was in its infancy, and the world wide web was years in the future. DNA technology has seen many changes over three decades, and vendors at ISHI have been there to support every step in the DNA typing process. As […]
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! AAFS 2019 Notebook: Scientific Sessions from Genealogy to Spree Killers (Forensic Magazine […]
Shifting Lab Culture HPO Style: An Interview with Ross Capps
Each year, Promega hosts workshops across the United States called Tech Tours, where speakers from various labs and organizations in the forensic community are brought in to discuss and share latest advancements in STR analysis and the forensics workflow. Last year at the Tech Tours, Ross Capps, Lab Director at the Johnson County Sheriff’s […]
Preparing for Expert Witness Testimony on Probabilistic Genotyping
With approximately half the forensic laboratories in the United States either using a probabilistic genotyping system or in some stage of implementation, cases processed using this method are now making their way through the court systems. Additionally, probabilistic genotyping has been used at the international level for nearly a decade. As you (as a scientist) 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! The Golden State Killer Case has Spawned a New Forensic Science […]
Meet Your Exhibitors: F!ND Genomics
Joe Russell and Sophie Zaaijer share how their mobile lab will generate investigative leads quicker and benefit forensic analysts. Transcript: Travis: Good morning! Hi, I’m Travis. How are you? Joe: I’m well. Travis: And you are? Joe: I’m Joe Russell from MRI Global. Sophie: Sophie Zaaijer from […]
A Closer Look at Mass Shooters: Who Are They and How Do We Stop Them?
How do you prevent a mass shooting? With the dramatic rise in mass shootings over the past few years, that question has been asked more and more. The FBI defines a mass shooting as an incident where four or more people, not including the suspect, perish in one or more public locations within 24 hours. […]
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! St. George Police Officer Recognized for ‘Amazing’ Detective Work in Solving […]
Which Came First – the Helix or the Whorl?
One of the earliest and longest lasting means of forensic identification is fingerprinting. Frequently, DNA is now considered the golden standard in the courtroom for forensic identification and is often called genetic fingerprinting. But what happens when these two means of identification cross paths? Contrary to what TV shows will have you believe, one forensic […]
