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! Strengthening Forensics (Millennium Post – 1/6/2019) Researchers are pushing the boundaries of […]
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 area, the analysis of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in forensic applications, has traditionally used another method—Sanger sequencing followed by capillary electrophoresis (CE). Although MPS can provide a wealth of information, its initial […]
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! All the Reasons 2018 Was a Breakout Year for DNA Data (Technology […]
15 Headlines Making News in Forensic Science During 2018
From the boom of genetic genealogy and Rapid DNA to updates on the rape kit backlog, a continued push for familial searching, and privacy concerns, forensic science has been top of mind in the media during 2018. Let’s take a look back on some of the biggest headlines of the year! Meet Cheddar […]
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! Saplings Created from DNA of Massive Redwood Planted in Presidio (KPIX […]
Detecting Seminal Fluid and Saliva in Sexual Assault Kits Using SERATEC’s Immunochromatographic Assays
This project came to fruition due to discussions I’ve had with case working forensic biologists. Scientists will talk about that vaginal swab they tested during internal validation that they know was negative for semen or saliva, and yet produced a positive result for PSA or amylase. I’ve heard through discussions with other scientists that there […]
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2018
As 2018 winds down, let’s celebrate all that’s happened in the world of ISHI this year! We converged on Phoenix, Arizona for the 29th annual International Symposium on Human Identification where we discussed new technologies, genetic genealogy, mixture interpretation, and testifying as an expert witness. We also heard Andrew Hessel present on the future of […]
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! Omaha Police Get $1.9M Grant to Test Sexual Assault Kit Backlog (Forensic […]
Learning New Things About mtDNA Inheritance from a Four-Year-Old Boy and a Tenacious Team of Scientists
We inherit our cells’ mitochondria from our mother. These energy-producing organelles are present in large numbers in most cells, meaning that cells can contain thousands of copies of the DNA associated with the mitochondria (mtDNA)—all passed on wholly from our mother. New evidence suggests, however, that this cannon principle of maternal-only inheritance of mtDNA might […]
