Enhanced Mixture Interpretation with Long-Read Sequencing
Today’s guest blog is written by Jianye Ge, University of North Texas Health Science Center Deconvoluting mixture samples is one of the most challenging problems in forensics. Efforts have been made to provide solutions regarding mixture interpretation. The probabilistic interpretation of the Short Tandem Repeat (STR) profiles can increase the number of complex mixtures […]
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 Evidence Solves Cold Case Death Dating Back to Early ’80s […]
Optimization of the Mitochondrial DNA Technique with the ProDye Terminator Sequencing System Kit in Spectrum Compact
Today’s guest blog is written by Erika Ramírez, Lorgen Mexico In Mexico, there is a serious problem of missing persons, clandestine graves, etc. Among the conditions in which the samples have been found are: calcined, with acids, with cement, in wastewater, etc. coupled with weather conditions. In addition, the remains are fragmented and mixed […]
A New Quick & Easy Method for PCR Inhibitor Removal
Today’s guest blog is written by Kiley Roach, Zymo Research Autosomal short tandem repeat (STR) analysis has become the gold standard for profiling in the field of forensic science. However, due to the limitations of sample quantity, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology is used to amplify samples prior to STR analysis. As a result, […]
20 Headlines Making News in Forensic Science During 2022
2022 saw a greater return to normal and we were super excited to welcome over 800 people to ISHI 33 in the Washington DC area. Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy continued to see numerous successes in closing both cold and doe cases and experts are now looking to standardize the technique. Advances in phenotyping and ancient […]
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! 34 Years After Woman’s Murder, “Familial DNA” Leads to Suspect Nearly […]
DNA and Fingerprints Don’t Fear Bombs
Today’s guest blog is written by Dr. Gianluca Margiotta, Carabinieri Reparto Investigazioni Scientifiche di Parma I work as a biologist/DNA analyst with my team leader Nicola Staiti in the scientific investigations department – biology unit in the Carabinieri in Parma, Italy (R.I.S. Carabinieri di Parma). In my department, we analyze samples coming from crime […]
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2022
2022 saw even greater return to normal and we were very excited to welcome over 800 of you (including many international attendees) in person in National Harbor this year and were glad many of you were able to join us in the digital realm for our first live streamed event as well. Many of you […]
Their Own Clues: How Decendents’ Mementos Provide Supporting Evidence to Identification
Today’s guest blog is written by Cairenn Binder, Director of Education and Development at DNA Doe Project; Director, Investigative Genetic Genealogy Certificate Program at Ramapo College of New Jersey; Founding Partner of Coast to Coast Genetic Genealogy Services. Investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) has become a leading method for restoring the names of the long-term […]
