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 electrical system and loss of cardiac function. Although sudden cardiac death (SCD) is usually associated with mature adults, SCD claims thousands of young lives every year. In […]
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! Garage Repairman Linked to 1990s Cold Case Rapes Through Genealogy DNA (NBC […]
Virtual Reality Is Changing How We Experience Science
The South Pole was exactly as I expected—snowy and barren, apart from the giant research station in front of me. Suddenly, I got a notification in my communication system that there was a strong signal coming from the sky. I looked up and changed the visual display settings of my goggles to find stunning views […]
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 […]