STRSEQ: A Resource for Sequence-Based STR Analysis
As the forensic DNA community explores the possibility of STR sequencing, and commercially available assays are introduced, we, at NIST, realize the importance of standardizing sequence formats, both to allow inter-lab sequence-based profile comparisons and to preserve backward-compatibility to CE-based STR alleles. written by: Katherine Butler Gettings, NIST The Applied Genetics Group […]
Considerations for the Use of Forensic Genetic Genealogy to Assist in Identifying Australia’s Unidentified Human Remains
It has been estimated that Australia has up to 500 unidentified human remains. The use of forensic genetic genealogy could assist in identifying some of these remains. But the ability to access public genetic information and family tree records requires us to consider the legal and ethical approaches, as well as adopting an internationally consistent […]
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! On the DNA Trail of the Platypus (Phys Org – 10/26/2018) And […]
Tips for a Social Media User
As an HR professional, I attend different seminars and conferences to obtain credits for my HR certification. We had a SHRM (Society for Human Resources Management) state conference last week, and I learned all kinds of new strategies involving recruitment, succession planning, employee engagement and change management. One topic was present in every session I […]
A Genetic Genealogy Television Show?
Margaret Press and Colleen Fitzpatrick, founders of the DNA Doe Project, discuss the likelihood of staring in a reality television show. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE ARTICLES LIKE THIS? SUBSCRIBE TO THE ISHI BLOG BELOW! SUBSCRIBE NOW!
Broaden Your Horizons While Pursuing Your Doctorate—You Will Be Glad You Did
What can someone pursuing a doctorate in the biosciences DO during that time to widen the possibilities of employment in the future? In general, the process of obtaining the doctorate has been criticized for taking too long and not doing enough to prepare students for what they will do when they graduate. Considering these criticisms, […]
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! New Tools for Law Enforcement Being Created at Rutgers University-Camden (SNJ Today – […]
Setting up the General Sessions Ballroom and Exhibit Hall
A lot goes into getting the ISHI ballroom ready for the speakers and in setting up the exhibit hall. This video shows a time lapse of our A/V crew getting building the stage in the ballroom and how quickly the exhibit hall comes together. WOULD YOU LIKE TO […]
Fished to the Edge: How DNA Identification Can Help Fight the Illegal Trade of Threatened Shark Species
Whether your first encounter was peering through the thick glass of an aquarium tank or peeking through your fingers in a darkened theater, there is something about sharks that captures our imagination. These fierce, and sometimes fearsome, creatures have existed in our oceans for over 400 million years, and survived multiple mass extinction events, including […]
