Keep the Momentum Going: Dive into The Deck Investigates Season 2!

Today’s sponsored guest blog is written by Ashley Rust Associates. Thank you for attending the 35th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI)! As you saw from keynote panelist Ashley Flowers‘ her passion for true crime and commitment to justice extend beyond the stage. Now, we invite you to join her in Season 2 of The […]

Navigating Lab Challenges with Innovative DNA and Forensic Sample Management Solutions

Today’s sponsored guest blog is written by InVita Healthcare Technologies. Forensic professionals face immense challenges, from managing heavy workloads to meeting strict regulatory demands while ensuring the integrity of every case. InVita Healthcare Technologies supports the forensic community with innovative DNA and forensic sample management solutions that ensure compliance, transparency, and productivity. These highly configurable […]

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!   QIAGEN and Bode Technology Partner to Advance Use of GEDmatch PRO Forensic Genetic […]

Highlights from ISHI 35: A Milestone of Forensic Progress

Dive into the excitement of the 35th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI 35)! Held in the heart of San Antonio hill country, this year marked a special celebration of three and a half decades at the forefront of forensic science. This year’s keynote highlighted the dynamic intersection of true crime and DNA forensics: from […]

Next-Generation Forensics: Unlocking Complex DNA Cases with NGS and STRmix™ Technology

Today’s guest blog is written by Dr. Jo-Anne Bright, New Zealand Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The field of forensic DNA analysis has long been transformative. Over the past 50 years, though, two step changes in the forensic examination of biological traces have been particularly impactful: […]

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!   Chemical Imaging Method Holds Promise for Separate Overlapping Fingerprints (PhysOrg – 9/13/2024) A […]

Under the Microscope 2024 – August Woerner

The genetic component of forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) is an estimate of kinship, often conducted at genome scales between a great number of individuals. The promise of FGG is substantial: in concert with genealogical records, it can identify a person of interest without a direct reference sample to compare against. However, at present there are […]

Comparative Evaluation of Genotyping Technologies for FIGG in Sexual Assault Casework

Today’s sponsored guest blog is written by Bode Technology. What is FIGG? Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) pairs advanced genotyping technologies with traditional genealogical research to provide investigative leads for unknown DNA evidence when CODIS searching is unproductive. It gained worldwide attention as an investigative tool after the 2018 arrest of the suspected Golden State […]

Supporting Forensic Non-Profit Organizations at ISHI

Today’s guest blog is written by Kaylanie Story, Promega. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. Forensic non-profit organizations play a critical role in our justice system and society at large. Supporting forensic non-profit organizations is an investment in justice, human rights, and public safety. These organizations perform essential work that often goes unnoticed but […]