DNA-Touch™ – Synthetic Fingermarks for Genomic Research
Variability in the amount of DNA deposited by individuals when touching a surface poses a significant hurdle to the evaluation of forensic analysis methods for touch samples. No two human latent fingerprint samples are the same due to the “shedder” status of different individuals as well as other factors including hand washing or deposition conditions. […]
Meet Your Exhibitors – Hamilton
Kevin Miller of Hamilton shares how Hamilton Robotics products can automate a forensic lab’s analytical processes. Transcript: Travis: Good morning, my name is Travis, and you are? Kevin: Kevin Miller Travis: Nice to meet you Kevin. ISHI 29; is this your first ISHI, Kevin? Kevin: It is not. It’s my 29th […]
Meet Your Exhibitors – Gentueri
When ISHI began 30 years ago, RFLP was state of the art, DNA typing was in its infancy, and the world wide web was years in the future. DNA technology has seen many changes over three decades, and vendors at ISHI have been there to support every step in the DNA typing process. As […]
Meet Your Exhibitors: F!ND Genomics
Joe Russell and Sophie Zaaijer share how their mobile lab will generate investigative leads quicker and benefit forensic analysts. Transcript: Travis: Good morning! Hi, I’m Travis. How are you? Joe: I’m well. Travis: And you are? Joe: I’m Joe Russell from MRI Global. Sophie: Sophie Zaaijer from […]
Meet Your Exhibitors – COPAN
When ISHI began 30 years ago, RFLP was state of the art, DNA typing was in its infancy, and the world wide web was years in the future. DNA technology has seen many changes over three decades, and vendors at ISHI have been there to support every step in the DNA typing process. As […]
New Advances in DNA Technology to Assist with Mass Casualty Disasters
Mandy Sozer of SNA International describes how DNA technology has changed over the past 30 years and how new advances are helping to bring closure to families of mass casualty victims. We also discuss the importance of educating the public about DNA for forensic use and why women seem to be drawn to the field […]
Meet Your Exhibitors – SERATEC
Dale Laux talks about the connections that can be made at ISHI and discusses the products that SERATEC offers. Transcript: Travis: Is this your first ISHI or how many have you been to? Dale: Well, it’s not my first. I’ve been to probably 10 or 12. Travis: Ok, with… Dale: No, […]
Harnessing the Power of Massively Parallel Sequencing in Forensic Analysis
The rapid advancement of next-generation sequencing technology, also known as massively parallel sequencing (MPS), has revolutionized many areas of applied research. One such area, the analysis of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) in forensic applications, has traditionally used another method—Sanger sequencing followed by capillary electrophoresis (CE). Although MPS can provide a wealth of information, its initial […]
Detecting Seminal Fluid and Saliva in Sexual Assault Kits Using SERATEC’s Immunochromatographic Assays
This project came to fruition due to discussions I’ve had with case working forensic biologists. Scientists will talk about that vaginal swab they tested during internal validation that they know was negative for semen or saliva, and yet produced a positive result for PSA or amylase. I’ve heard through discussions with other scientists that there […]
