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! Kane County Coroner’s Office and Batavia Police Department Team with Othram to Identify 1978 […]
The Identification of Suspected Vampire “JB55”
Travis chats with Ellen Greytak, the director of Bioinformatics, of Parabon NanonLabs who describes the identification of “JB55” who had died in the 1800’s. Unlike other burials of that time in the area, his skull and femurs were neatly arranged in the shape of a skull and crossbones, leading archaeologists to conclude that the man […]
CSI/AI: The Potential for Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Science
Today’s guest blog is written by Max M. Houck, Ph.D., FRSC, Global Forensic & Justice Center, Florida International University. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. With all the Sturm und drang regarding how artificial intelligence (AI) will transform/elevate/destroy nearly every sector of professional and personal life, it seems it would be a good time […]
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! California’s Monterey County Cold Case Taskforce Teams with Othram to Identify a 1994 Baby […]
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! First Successful IGG Case in New Orleans Reveals Victim’s Name after 22 Years (Forensic […]
Accreditation in FIGG: Ensuring Integrity and Trust in Forensic Investigations
Interviews written and collated by Rachel Oefelein, Chief Scientific Officer at DNA Labs International, Michael Coble, Executive Director, Center for Human Identification, UNTHSC, and Erin Sweeney, VP of Forensic Operations, Bode Technology Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. Since Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) was first introduced to the general public in 2018, accredited […]
SMAL by Name, Not by Impact: How the Snow Molecular Anthropology Lab is Enhancing the Identification of Indigenous People and African American Remains
Today’s guest blog is written by Kameran Wong, QIAGEN, with Meradeth Snow, PhD, University of Montana, and Haley Omeasoo, MA, Ohkomi Forensics Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The Snow Molecular Anthropology Lab (SMAL) is using advanced DNA technology to offer better genetic identification services for underserved groups across the nation. Dr. Meradeth Snow […]
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! Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office & Sheriff’s Department Team with Othram to Identify a […]
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! QIAGEN and Bode Technology Partner to Advance Use of GEDmatch PRO Forensic Genetic […]
