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 […]
Mercury Lab: Bringing Advanced Genomic Technologies to the Field
The ability to extract biological information from a given environment has undergone substantial change in just the past 3 years. Some of the latest hardware designed for quantitative PCR, antibody and protein detection, and genomic sequencing can easily fit in your coat pocket. The writing on the wall illustrates a future where advanced molecular diagnostics, […]
