From Processing Forensic DNA Samples to COVID-19 Tests: One Lab’s Experience
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, processing tests quickly has become a hurdle for many municipalities, leading to backlogs. In order to efficiently process incoming tests, some states have partnered with private labs. We spoke with members of one forensic lab that is now assisting with COVID-19 testing to see what steps they took. […]
Coronavirus: Sequencing the DNA of Patients Screened for Coronavirus Might Save Lives
Richard Buggs, Queen Mary University of London and Richard Alan Nichols, Queen Mary University of London Scientists should start sequencing the genomes of coronavirus patients. We should look for DNA differences between patients who are severely affected and those with mild symptoms. This could allow us to predict who else would be vulnerable and […]
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! How a Jane Doe Child Case Uncovered a Serial Killer, Identified […]
Ideas for Passing the Time When You’re Stuck at Home
As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic continues to spread, many of us find ourselves spending more time at home and wondering how to keep both ourselves and our children entertained. While it’s great to get outside, Spring weather can be unpredictable, so it’s good to have a back-up plan. The good news? We’ve got you […]
How To Talk To Your Friends And Family About The COVID-19 Pandemic
As scientists, we often find ourselves fielding questions about events in the news that may or may not be related to our area of expertise. Especially during the ongoing pandemic, it can often be difficult to share accurate information without either sparking panic or understating the severity. Nonetheless, we want to support our friends and […]
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! Police Lifted DNA from Her Trash and Charged Her with a […]
Your Work Matters
Not all heroes wear capes, and we know that the work of people behind the bench and in the lab impacts countless lives. We would like to acknowledge the people that have made this meeting successful – you! We know that it takes a special kind of person to do forensics work, and wondered, what […]
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! Genealogy Websites Help to Solve Crimes, Raise Questions About Ethics (NPR […]
Human Skin Microbiome: Selecting Informative SNPs for Human Identification
ISHI Ambassador, Allison Sherier of UNTHSC, describes her PhD thesis work, in which she hopes to use the human skin microbiome as an alternative source of DNA to identify evidence from crime scenes. Transcript: Travis: Good morning, Allison. How are we doing today? Allison: I’m doing great. How are you? […]
