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 […]

Previewing the Posters of our ISHI Student Ambassadors: Martin MacStudy

During the construction of a building on the Medical College of Virginia campus of Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, the East Marshall Street Well was discovered. The contents of the well included a commingled assemblage of human remains for upwards of 50 individuals dating back to the mid-19th century. Of these individuals, anthropologists estimated […]

Previewing the Posters of our ISHI Student Ambassadors: Charlotte Sutter

Age estimation using DNA methylation from forensically relevant traces is a highly researched application in Forensic DNA Phenotyping at the moment. As it is currently being implemented in forensic casework in an increasing number of laboratories across the world, it is crucial to rigorously test the reliability and reproducibility of the various available models. Different […]

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!   Grundy County Sheriff’s Office & University of Tennessee Team with Othram to Identify […]