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Massively Parallel Sequencing
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 disaste...
Is MPS Right for Your Forensics Lab?
Next-generation sequencing (NGS), or massively parallel sequencing (MPS), is a powerful tool for genomic research. This high-throughput technology is fast and accessible—you...
Molecular Autopsies in the Whole Genome Sequencing Era
Every year, nearly 8 million people die from sudden cardiac death, which is defined as the unexpected death of a seemingly healthy person due to malfunctions in the heart’s...
Harnessing the Power of Massively Parallel Sequencing in Forensic Analysis
The rapid advancement of next-generation sequencing technology, also known as massively parallel sequencing (MPS), has revolutionized many areas of applied research. One such ...
A Cost-effective Workflow for Massively Parallel Sequencing of Drug Metabolizing Enzymes
After taking a course in Pharmacogenomics as part of my PhD program, I found the transdisciplinary approach required to understand the subject, combining both genetics and dru...
Under the Microscope – Walther Parson
Unknown perpetrators of crime cannot be identified with the current forensic use of DNA. The European Horizon 2020 Project VISAGE (Visual Attributes Through Genomics) aims to ...
NIST Builds Statistical Foundation for Next-Generation Forensic DNA Profiling
DNA is often considered the most reliable form of forensic evidence, and this reputation is based on the way DNA experts use statistics. When they compare the DNA left at a cr...
The Future is Now for MPS mtDNA Analysis
Are you wondering what role MPS plays in forensic mtDNA analysis? Would you like to learn what systems are currently available for forensic MPS mtDNA analysis? Does the though...
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: The Petrous Bone as a Source of DNA for STR Typing and MPS Analysis
The human body of an adult individual is composed of approximately 206 bones. All of the bones in the adult skeleton consist of two structural components that are either spong...