Unlocking the Value of Forensic Science: Intelligence, Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Front-End Strategies

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 science has long been a cornerstone of the justice system, providing critical evidence for convicting the guilty and exonerating the innocent. However, as […]
Uncovering History and Identity: Turi King on DNA, Mysteries, and Forensic Science

How can DNA reveal family secrets, solve historical mysteries, and change lives? At #ISHI35, Dr. Turi King, renowned geneticist and Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution, shares her extraordinary journey—from identifying King Richard III to hosting the BBC series DNA Family Secrets. In this interview, she reflects on: 🧬 Using genetics to answer questions […]
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! FBI to Discuss Rule Change in National Rapid DNA Webinar (Forensic – 1/02/2025) A […]
Emerging Methods of Human Microbiome Analysis and Their Forensic Applications

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. The human microbiome—comprising trillions of microorganisms found in the gut, skin, mouth, and other body parts—has long been recognized for its role in human […]
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! Massachusetts Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Teams with Othram to Identify a 2022 […]
Bringing Indigenous Voices to Forensic Science: Addressing the MMIP Epidemic

Haley Omeasoo, Executive Director of Ohkomi Forensics, is on a mission to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) epidemic through forensic science and community-driven solutions. In this interview from ISHI 35, Haley shares how her personal experiences, including the disappearance of her relative Ashley HeavyRunner Loring, have inspired her work. Discover how Ohkomi […]
Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) in Practice: Insights from the Trenches

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. Investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) has become one of the most groundbreaking tools in modern forensic science, helping to solve cases that had gone cold […]
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! DNA Match Solves Decades-Old Mystery of ‘Angel Baby’ Found in River (KFOX14 – 12/12/2024) […]
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 Did DNA Solve an Oklahoma Murder after 48 Years? An Expert Explains (KOCO5 […]