Next-Generation Forensics: Unlocking Complex DNA Cases with NGS and STRmix™ Technology
Today’s guest blog is written by Dr. Jo-Anne Bright, New Zealand Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The field of forensic DNA analysis has long been transformative. Over the past 50 years, though, two step changes in the forensic examination of biological traces have been particularly impactful: […]
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! Chemical Imaging Method Holds Promise for Separate Overlapping Fingerprints (PhysOrg – 9/13/2024) A […]
Comparative Evaluation of Genotyping Technologies for FIGG in Sexual Assault Casework
Today’s sponsored guest blog is written by Bode Technology. What is FIGG? Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) pairs advanced genotyping technologies with traditional genealogical research to provide investigative leads for unknown DNA evidence when CODIS searching is unproductive. It gained worldwide attention as an investigative tool after the 2018 arrest of the suspected Golden State […]
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! Spokane Medical Examiner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify a 1999 John Doe (DNASolves […]
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! Body Was Found in the Water in 2001, California Deputies Say. Now, It’s Identified […]
Previewing the Posters of our ISHI Student Ambassadors: Kierra Eckenrode-Fields
Student Ambassador, Kierra Eckenrode-Fields and her colleagues evaluated the impact of water-based lubricants on human DNA collected from simulated evidence swabs containing body fluids to determine the effect of the lubricants on the STR profile. Their lab recently became aware that lubricants are typically not used when conducting SAFE/SANE kits on sexual assault victims. These […]
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! Ontario Provincial Police & Toronto Police Service Leverage Othram’s Genetic Testing Platform to […]
Previewing the Posters of our ISHI Student Ambassadors: Ahana Chatterjee
The utility of trace DNA recovered from touched surfaces has been well studied in recent years. A combination of anucleated corneocytes, nucleated cells, and cell-free DNA deposited on touched surfaces can serve as sources of DNA on various substrates. Adhesive substrates, such as duct tape, electrical tape, hinge lifters, gel lifters, and Mikrosil® casting putty […]
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 2008 John […]
