Do You Know Which Region of the Bone Produces the Best DNA?
Identification of human remains is critical to establishing the name of the victim and building a case against a suspect. While it would be ideal if DNA samples provided to the lab were in pristine condition, this is rarely the case. Identification gets trickier as the remains begin to decompose, and becomes increasingly difficult when […]
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! Isotopes of Stonehenge Skulls Last Through Cremation, Millennia (Forensic Magazine – 8/3/2018) Skulls […]
Under the Microscope – Sarah Dingle
DNA analysis is a powerful tool for researchers, scientists and law enforcement. But in the everyday lives of people across the globe, affordable access to DNA testing has brought about a seismic shift. For the first time, donor conceived people can find their biological fathers, mothers or siblings. Donor conception has exploded in the last […]
“GenEthics” – The Implications of Genomic Data
I majored in genetics because I love Punnett Squares. Don’t get me wrong, I was fascinated by the groundbreaking research going on in fields like oncology and agriculture, but there was something about the simple and logical nature of calculating inheritance patterns that really drew me in. At the time when I confusingly wandered into […]
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! How DNA and a Tattoo Led to Charges in Cold R.I. Murder […]
Under the Microscope – Walther Parson
Unknown perpetrators of crime cannot be identified with the current forensic use of DNA. The European Horizon 2020 Project VISAGE (Visual Attributes Through Genomics) aims to overcome this limitation by developing, validating, and implementing a set of molecular genetic tools for predicting appearance, age, and ancestry from unknown trace donors directly from their traces left […]
The Biggest Blunders of Job Searching: Presentations
So far, we’ve discussed the importance of keeping a schedule when you’re job searching, investigating company cultures, and nailing your interview. Once you’ve made it past the interview stage, you may be asked to make a presentation, so we’re going to look at that next. No matter what type of job you are interviewing for, […]
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 Look at the DNA Tech Company Helping to Solve Cold Cases (Inside […]
NIST Builds Statistical Foundation for Next-Generation Forensic DNA Profiling
DNA is often considered the most reliable form of forensic evidence, and this reputation is based on the way DNA experts use statistics. When they compare the DNA left at a crime scene with the DNA of a suspect, experts generate statistics that describe how closely those DNA samples match. A jury can then take […]
