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Q&A: Finding the ‘disappeared’ in Argentina and Mexico
Jun 06 2016
The story of 43 students that were kidnapped in Iguala, Mexico — all of whom are now presumed dead — has gripped the country for weeks. But it is just one of many storie...
Generating a Suspect’s Mugshot from Solely DNA
Jun 06 2016
Ellen Greytak of Parabon Nanolabs shares how they can predict a person’s appearance, and how they’re using the technology to help solve crime. TRANSCR...
Under the Microscope – Chuck Heurich
Jun 01 2016
The ISHI27 agenda is already filling up with some great talks from amazing speakers! While the forensic community is a tight-knit group, we can always get a little closer, rig...
Identifying Astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus
May 27 2016
Marie Allen of Uppsala University shares how her team identified the remains of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus through DNA analysis. TRANSCRIPT: My name i...
The Reality of DNA Phenotyping
May 25 2016
It is easy to get excited or frightened about the predictive powers of DNA phenotyping, depending on your perspective. Knowing what genes led to higher intelligence and athl...
Identifying the Disappeared of Guatemala
May 18 2016
Fredy Peccerelli of the Forensic Anthropology Foundation shares how he became involved with identifying the Disappeared of Guatemala and the process of using DNA to empower th...
Catching a Child Abuser in 5 Days
May 16 2016
Among all crimes committed, crimes against children are especially heinous, and it is vitally important that these offenders are removed from the streets as soon as possible t...
Phenotyping – What Can and Should We Predict?
May 11 2016
David Ballard of King’s College London describes what phenotyping can accurately predict, the ethical and legal issues surrounding the topic, and the role it should play in ...
Does Bias Exist in Forensic Science?
May 09 2016
A basic principle of psychology says that a person’s desires and expectations will influence how they perceive and interpret what they see. Is neutrality then a myth? Will a...