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Under the Microscope – Jennifer Cihlar
Aug 25 2021
Massively parallel sequencing (MPS) technologies have been extensively evaluated by forensic genomic Research and Development laboratories for the past ten years. Results from...
Under the Microscope – Dane Plaza
Aug 18 2021
Rapid DNA technology can provide investigators with real-time investigative information, enhance border security and public safety, aid in prevention and detection of human tr...
Under the Microscope – Curt Hewitt
Aug 11 2021
For the past three years, Signature Science has been working on the IARPA PROTEOS program to demonstrate that protein sequencing can successfully be used for human forensic id...
Under the Microscope – Allison Sherier
Aug 10 2021
Over the past decade microbial forensics has shifted from solely biosecurity applications to include human identification (HID). Studies have shown that the human skin microbi...
Under the Microscope – Jianye Ge
Aug 04 2021
Y chromosome STR haplotypes have been used in assisting forensic investigations primarily for identification and male lineage determination. The Scientific Working Group on DN...
Under the Microscope – Rachel Oefelein and Tarah Nieroda
Aug 04 2021
As the world slowly starts to return to business, new challenges are faced by restrictions in the courtrooms. Combining the nerves of regular testimony with personal protectiv...
Under the Microscope – Lies Janssens and Emily Simek
Jul 28 2021
Automated and semi-automated sample processing has become more widespread with the implementation of various robotic platforms. A new robotic application for differential sepa...
Under the Microscope – Elena Zavala
Jul 27 2021
DNA analysis has become an essential component for resolving unidentified human remains, disaster victim identification, and cold cases. Due to the high copy number of mitocho...
Under the Microscope – Lawrence Wein
Jul 26 2021
The genealogy process is typically the most time-consuming part of – and a limiting factor in the success of – investigative genetic genealogy. In his presentation at ISHI...