Sequencing Mitochondrial DNA Extracted from Historic Human Remains
DNA extracted from human skeletal remains is often of poor quality and/or low quantity. However, extracted DNA is often vital to determining the identity of an individual, particularly in forensic or missing persons cases. The goal of this research was to examine low quality DNA extracted from degraded, historic human remains recovered from 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! The Body of a Jane Doe Buried in Pennsylvania in 1995 […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: Leeds Forensic Systems
Travis talks with Logan and Neal from Leeds Forensic Systems to discuss why they’ve come back to ISHI for the past 12 years. They also discuss the forensic imaging equipment for DNA screening and lumination that Leeds offers to forensic laboratories to make their jobs more efficient. They even scan Travis’ shorts to see what […]
Women Advancing Forensics: Nidhi Sheth
Meet some of the women who are propelling the field of forensic science forward. In this interview, we meet Nidhi Sheth, a PhD student at Rutgers University. At a young age, Nidhi decided to pursue a career in criminology after being inspired by her grandfather, a renowned criminal lawyer in Gujarat, India. Hearing stories […]
Unidentified Human Remains and Missing Persons: A Global Challenge
Today’s blog is written by guest blogger, Ken Doyle, Promega. Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. In the summer of 2012, a ranch worker in Brooks County, Texas, discovered bones scattered in the brush and contacted the county sheriff’s office. Further investigation unearthed a few personal effects and clothing. The remains were buried […]
20 Headlines Making News in Forensic Science During 2021
2021 was a year of ups and downs as the COVID-19 pandemic continued, but we were super excited to welcome approximately 500 people to ISHI 32 in Orlando, Florida. Forensic Genetic Genealogy continued to see numerous successes in closing both cold and doe cases. Advances in phenotyping and ancient DNA unveiled information about humanity’s past. […]
Meet ISHI Exhibitors: Bode Technology
Andy Singer of Bode Technology discusses their services and how they are working to prevent tomorrow’s victim. He also shares some positives that came out of the pandemic and his personalized socks. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE ARTICLES LIKE THIS? SUBSCRIBE TO THE ISHI BLOG BELOW! SUBSCRIBE NOW! […]
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2021
2021 saw continued uncertainty, but also some return to normal. We were very excited to see around 500 of you in person in Orlando this year and were glad many of you were able to join us in the digital realm as well. Many of you also contributed stories to the ISHI blog this year! […]
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! Murder of California Waitress in 1996 Solved after DNA Match Identifies […]
