Enhancing Forensic DNA Profiling Efficiency Through Alternative STR-Based Multiplex Systems
Pankaj Shrivastava¹, Kamlesh Kaitholia², Shivani Dixit³ and Ram Kishan Kumawat⁴ ¹Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Jabalpur-482002, MP, India ²Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Bhopal, India ³Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh, India ⁴State Forensic Science Laboratory, Jaipur Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The advancement of DNA profiling has revolutionized criminal justice system, significantly improving human identification […]
Advances in the Application of Multidye Fluorescent Detection Technology in Forensic DNA Analysis
Zhong Jianjun¹, Guan Yan², Hu Zhengming³, Li Siyou⁴, Wang Chenming⁵, Zhang Hao⁴, Teng Huilian², Wang Sichao⁵* ¹Evidence Identification Research Center, Dezhou Municipal Public Security Bureau, Dezhou 253000, Shandong, P.R. China ²Xinyang Municipal Public Security Bureau, Xinyang 464000, Henan, P.R. China ³Institute of Forensic Science and Technology, Dalian Municipal Public Security Bureau, Dalian 116000, Liaoning, P.R. […]
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! Forensic Evidence Links Man to Fourth Murder in 1980s Cold Cases (WAVY10 – 11/13/2025) […]
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! University to Partner with Moxxy Forensic Investigations for Internships (Forensic – 11/05/2025) Texas A&M […]
Novel Promega Enzyme Tackles Biggest Challenge in DNA Forensics
Sponsored by Promega On September 25, 2024, Promega Research Scientist David Mokry addressed a full audience at the International Symposium on Human Identification. The event brings together people from the forensic DNA industry – criminalists, analysts, lab directors and more – eager to learn about advancements in the field. Over the next 20 minutes, David […]
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! Scientists Extracted DNA from Unknown Revolutionary War Soldiers. The Quest to Identify Them Breathes […]
From Bone to Identity: DNA Solutions’ Success in Human Remains Testing
Sponsored by DNA Solutions Recovering DNA from human remains is one of the most challenging areas in forensic science. Bone samples are often decades old with substantial DNA degradation and affected by additional factors such as fire, burial, or environmental deterioration, which increase degradation and inhibit PCR amplification. These factors present significant barriers to the […]
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! Lawmakers Work to Fix State Forensic Evidence Backlog in the Thousands (WBIR – 10/09/2025) […]
Maximizing Rapid DNA Through Connected Programs
Sponsored by SNA International Rapid DNA provides speed, but its true value emerges when that speed is governed by a program built on quality, standards, and oversight to deliver actionable intelligence to investigators. Rapid DNA has been available for several years, and crime labs and law enforcement agencies successfully use it to generate DNA profiles […]