A DNA Testing Framework for Addressing the “Silent” Mass Disaster of Unidentified Remains and Unsolved Crimes
Today’s blog is written by David Mittelman, PhD and Michael Vogen (Othram, Inc.) Reposted from The ISHI Report with permission. The search for answers began in 1994 when a fisherman discovered a body in the lake. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s office determined the deceased to be between 25 and 35 years old and 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! An Unidentified Ancient Human Lives on in Modern Genes (INVERSE […]
Casework Direct Kit as an Alternative Extraction Method to Improve Analysis of Touch DNA Samples
Touch DNA samples are increasingly collected at crime scenes and, although they contain little DNA, can result in an individual genetic profile, aiding in the interpretation of investigations. The extraction method used in these samples is crucial for the recovery of genetic material and is therefore a determining factor to obtain the genetic profile. […]
The National Commission for the Forensic Use of DNA (CNUFADN) as a Tool for Coordination and Standardization Between Spanish Forensic Genetics Laboratories
In 2003, in order to provide legal coverage (which lacked until then), certain investigative practices were carried out in Spain to reform the Law on Criminal Prosecution. This reform established the creation of the National Commission for the Forensic Use of DNA (CNUFADN) whose functions and composition are articulated in Royal Decree 1977/2008. The CNUFADN […]
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! “Learn without Leaving the Lab”: CFSRE Hosts 4th Annual Online […]
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2020
2020 has been a year that no one expected and one that will be remembered for years to come. Though it’s easy to focus on the negative, there is much to celebrate as well. Many of us gained new 4-legged and 2-legged co-workers as we learned to work from home. We also found out just […]
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 Forensic Science Solved an Outback Mystery (ABC.net – 12/12/2020) […]
Large Population Sample of Rio de Janeiro Study Aiming at the Implementation of NGS Technology in Criminal DNA Laboratories
Within the field of human identification by Forensic Genetics, the most used methodology today involves the study of microsatellite regions – short tandem repeats, or STRs – after amplification of genetic material in a PCR reaction and analysis of DNA fragments through capillary electrophoresis. However, this technique usually involves the discrimination of alleles identified […]
We Scanned the DNA of 8,000 People to See how Facial Features are Controlled by Genes
Today’s blog is written by Seth M. Weinberg (Associate Professor in the Departments of Oral Biology, Human Genetics, and Anthropology. Co-Director of the Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics, University of Pittsburgh) and John R. Shaffer (Assistant Professor of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh). Reposted from The Conversation with permission. Seth M. Weinberg, University […]
