Meet the Sophomore Using Forensic Genetic Genealogy to Close Cold Cases: Olivia McCarter
Olivia McCarter is just 19 years old, but she’s already been a part of three forensic genealogy successes. As a freshman at the University of South Alabama, Olivia wondered where she fit in the field of forensic science and considered dropping out of school. Then she met Lee and Anthony Redgrave, founders of Redgrave Forensic […]
Answers Now: How the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office is Utilizing Rapid DNA
Today’s blog is written by Sergeant Jarrett Morris and Detective Brice Bruening of the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office. Read the full version in the November 2020 issue of The ISHI Report. Santa Barbara, California, is often described as the “American Riviera”. With 117 miles of beautiful coastlines, the pristine Channel Islands, rugged mountain ranges, […]
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! Coffee with a Criminalist Podcast Launches from Washoe County Sheriff’s […]
The Foundling: Updates on Paul Fronczak’s Inspiring Story
Like most kids before Christmas, 10 year-old Paul Fronczak was eager to learn what presents would be waiting for him under the tree. As he ducked into the crawlspace, he discovered boxes that had been tucked away towards the back. His anticipation grew as he began to peer into the boxes, imagination wild with what […]
Population Genomics and Ancient DNA: Opening a Window into the Past
Today’s blog is written by Ken Doyle, Content Lead at Promega. Read the full version in the November 2020 issue of The ISHI Report. The study of natural variability within human, animal and plant populations has its origins in the work of Darwin; however, understanding the causes of this variability was not possible until […]
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! An Improved Method for Forensic Genetic Genealogy in an Operational […]
Obtaining DNA Profiles from Rootless Hairs
Throughout the years, conventional wisdom has said that rootless hair shafts do not contain DNA, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. In this interview, Ed Green, Professor at the University of California Santa Cruz and co-founder of Astrea Forensics, discusses how his company is generating DNA profiles from rootless hairs and how this […]
GEDmatch: A Platform for Data Driven Forensic Intelligence
Today’s blog is written by Swathi A. Kumar, Director of Product Management at Verogen. Read the full version in the November 2020 issue of The ISHI Report. GEDmatch is a genetic genealogy website with over 1.4M users who want to learn more about their genetic roots. It was set up in 2010 with the […]
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! Genetic Genealogy Leads to Alleged Killer of 2 Colorado Woman […]
