What Does the General Public Know About Forensic Science?
Do you think the average person knows what a forensic scientist does or what DNA stands for? We went to the Memorial Union Terrace in Madison to find out! WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE ARTICLES LIKE THIS? SUBSCRIBE TO THE ISHI BLOG BELOW! SUBSCRIBE NOW!
Using Environmental DNA to Find Sharks
Sharks are often known as one of the fiercest predators in the ocean. Yet they are also one of the most threatened marine species—largely because they are hunted by humans for their highly valuable fins. How do we know they are being threatened? written by: Johanna Lee, PRomega Traditionally, researchers have estimated 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! Familial DNA Testing Helps Identify Serial Rapist (WDTN News 2 – 9/7/2018) An […]
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! Saving the ‘King of Birds’ with DNA (BBC – 8/31/2018) Scientists believe 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! How Science May Just End Up Killing Crime (Stuff – 8/25/2018) A lot […]
Under the Microscope – Greg Hampikian
Since 2016, the authors have been funded by a DOJ Bloodsworth Grant to use probabilistic genotyping (TrueAllele) and other DNA analysis methods to help free the wrongfully convicted. They have helped overturn 3 convictions (a 4th expected soon). Working with the Montana Innocence Project, the authors helped exonerate two men in 2018 who were convicted 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! DNA Links Colorado Murders from 34 Years Ago to an Inmate (The New […]
Do You Know Which Region of the Bone Produces the Best DNA?
Identification of human remains is critical to establishing the name of the victim and building a case against a suspect. While it would be ideal if DNA samples provided to the lab were in pristine condition, this is rarely the case. Identification gets trickier as the remains begin to decompose, and becomes increasingly difficult when […]
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! Isotopes of Stonehenge Skulls Last Through Cremation, Millennia (Forensic Magazine – 8/3/2018) Skulls […]
