NIST Research Enables Enhanced DNA “Fingerprints”
As the new year approaches, forensic labs across the country are gearing up for a big change in the way they generate DNA profiles, the genetic fingerprints so useful in solving crimes and identifying the remains of missing persons. Forensic experts produce DNA profiles by extracting genetic material from blood or other biological evidence 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! New DNA Team Hailed a Success After Snaring 11 People for 64 Offences (Echo […]
15 Headlines Making News in Forensic Science During 2016
From the rape kit backlog to RapidDNA and phenotyping, forensic science has been top of mind in the media during 2016. Let’s take a look back on some of the biggest headlines of the year! DNA Blood Test Predicts Suspect’s Age (Reuters – 1/25/2016) When police fail to find a DNA match […]
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! A Behind the Scenes Look at an MSP Forensic Lab (ABC 10 – 12/22/2016) […]
STR and SNP Genetic Analyses of the Yavapai Native Americans using Massively Parallel Sequencing
The forensic science community is moving towards implementation of massively parallel sequencing (MPS) in routine casework pretty rapidly, and a key limitation in the field can now be addressed relatively quickly. Submitted by: Frank Wendt, UNTHSC Arguably all of the work done by forensic scientists in casework or research depends on underlying […]
Real-World Tips on How to Excel as an Expert Witness
In part one of our series on being an expert witness (Demystifying the Thoughts of Juror During Expert Witness Testimony), we examined what jury members were thinking during testimony. This week, we will discuss actionable tips you can use the next time you are called to the witness stand. Written by: Tara Luther, Promega […]
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! Crime Prediction Software Now Used by Dubai Police Force (Forensic Magazine – 12/30/2016) Space […]
Into the Wild: Translating DNA-Based Human Identification Techniques to a Wildlife Attack
Maureen Hickman of Western Carolina University describes how researchers were able to apply forensically relevant methods and techniques to wildlife cases, including identification of nuisance animals or in the case of an animal attack. TRANSCRIPT: My name is Maureen Peters Hickman, and I am Forensic Research Scientist at Western Carolina University. […]
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! Bloodsworth on Mission to Reform Criminal Justice in the United States (Park Record – […]
