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! Washington Panel Recommends More Funding for DNA Testing and Forensic Genealogy […]
Embracing Life’s Journey: Strategies for Nurturing Self-Care and Resilience
Today’s guest blog is written by Ann MacPhetridge, Promega. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. Forensic DNA analysts play a vital role in the criminal justice system, helping to solve crimes and bring perpetrators to justice. Due to the high stakes’ nature of the work, it’s common for forensic scientists to experience immense stress, which […]
Reflecting on ISHI 34 with the Student Ambassadors
Three years after a fully virtual symposium in 2020, it’s safe to say that the 34th International Symposium on Human Identification felt like a return to normalcy. With attendance reaching near record levels, including nearly 1/3 of attendees coming for the first time, it was great to see so many of you in the fill […]
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! Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify […]
Can AI Help You Develop a Research Proposal?
Today’s guest blog is written by Jordan Nutting, a Science Writer with Promega. Reposted from the Promega Connections blog with permission. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the process of scientific research offers a wealth of efficiency-boosting tools that are transforming the ways scientists can approach their work. Many are already using AI to refine code, automate data […]
Now Accepting Workshop Proposals for ISHI 2024
The ISHI Organizing Committee is seeking engaging and informative workshop proposals that contribute to the non-commercial exploration and understanding of DNA forensics. These workshops will provide a platform for in-depth discussions, hands-on learning, and the exchange of cutting-edge insights within the community. Workshops will either be full-day (8 hour) or half-day (3 hour) […]
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! Federal Dollars Helping DNA Backlog at State’s Forensic Laboratory (New Hampshire […]
Not as Clean as You Wish: DNA Persistence and Transfer in a Laundry Scenario
Today’s blog is written by guest bloggers Margherita Andalò, Jasmine Nguyen, Brooke Sutton, Lauren Hernandez, Lev Voskoboinik, Mark Barash. Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. Justice Studies Department, San Jose State University, San Jose, USA. DNA and Forensic Biology Laboratory, Division of Identification and Forensic Science, Israel Police, National HQ, Jerusalem, Israel. […]
Comparison of ForenSeq® Kintelligence and Whole Genome Sequencing in Searching for Relatives in GEDmatch
Today’s blog is written by guest bloggers S.M. Radecke1, J. Antunes1, A. Bormans2, G. Padmabandu1, K.M. Stephens1 Affiliations: 1Verogen, A QIAGEN Company, San Diego, CA USA; 2Gene By Gene, Houston, TX USA GEDmatch is an important investigative tool for law enforcement, particularly for cold cases and UHR. Several types of sequencing data can be uploaded, […]
