Y-STR Genetic Diversity Among Somali Males in Four Selective Cities

In a country where forensic science is still developing, Amal Abshir Mohamed, Head of Education & Training at the Bureau of Forensic Science (BoFS) in Somalia, is breaking new ground. Her recent research on Y-chromosome short tandem repeat (Y-STR) genetic diversity among Somali males aims to enhance forensic DNA capabilities, particularly in addressing gender-based violence. […]

Building Trust: Using DNA to Address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) Crisis

In this powerful interview, we sit down with Mark Pooley, retired law enforcement officer, and Dr. Mike Coble, Executive Director of the Center for Human Identification, to discuss their groundbreaking work in addressing the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP). Through personal stories and professional insights, Mark and Mike share how forensic DNA […]