Investigative Use of Environmental DNA: A New Frontier in Forensic Genetics
This article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence. However, all content has been thoroughly reviewed and curated by a human editor before posting to guarantee accuracy, relevance, and quality. Forensic DNA analysis has traditionally relied on biological samples like blood, saliva, or semen to link individuals to crime scenes. However, as technology advances, […]
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! Clallam County Sheriff’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 2008 Doe (DNASolves – […]
Solving a 50-Year Cold Case with Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy and Innovation
How do you bring justice to a case that has gone unsolved for nearly 50 years? At #ISHI35, Cristina Servidio from DNA Labs International shared the remarkable story of how forensic investigative genetic genealogy helped identify the Indianapolis Slasher after decades of mystery. In this fascinating interview, Cristina discusses: 🔬 How her team used advanced […]
The Sugar Land 95: Meradeth Houston Snow on Restoring Identities Through Forensic DNA
What happens when DNA becomes the key to uncovering history and restoring identities? At ISHI 35, Dr. Meradeth Houston Snow, head of the Snow Molecular Anthropology Lab at the University of Montana, shared her groundbreaking work on the Sugar Land 95 case. Discovered in 2018, this burial site held over 100 individuals from a post-emancipation […]
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! Hawaii Man Freed after 30 Years in Prison Due to New DNA Evidence (The […]
Ethics and Justice: Christi Guerrini on Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy’s Expanding Role
What are the ethical, legal, and social implications of using forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) in forensic science? At #ISHI35, Dr. Christi Guerrini, Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, shared her insights on this transformative technique and its potential for justice and exoneration. In this fascinating interview, Dr. Guerrini discusses: 🔬 The ethical considerations […]
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! Volusia County Sheriff’s Office & District 7 Medical Examiner Team with Othram to Identify […]
Improving DNA Recovery: Collecting DNA from Adhesive Surfaces
How do you get the best DNA profile from adhesive surfaces like duct tape? At #ISHI35, ISHI Student Ambassador Ahana Chatterjee presented her groundbreaking research comparing direct lysis and swabbing techniques for DNA collection. In this engaging interview, Ahana discusses: 🔬 The challenges and innovations in collecting DNA from touch samples on duct tape and […]
Advancing the Core Science of Forensics through Collaboration
Written by Dr. Ashley Hall, UC Davis. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The goal of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Forensic Research Committee (FRC) is to advance the core science of forensics by closing technology gaps and enabling future forensic technologies through various strategic goals: a) identifying the research, development, […]
