SMAL by Name, Not by Impact: How the Snow Molecular Anthropology Lab is Enhancing the Identification of Indigenous People and African American Remains
Today’s guest blog is written by Kameran Wong, QIAGEN, with Meradeth Snow, PhD, University of Montana, and Haley Omeasoo, MA, Ohkomi Forensics Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The Snow Molecular Anthropology Lab (SMAL) is using advanced DNA technology to offer better genetic identification services for underserved groups across the nation. Dr. Meradeth Snow […]
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! Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office & Sheriff’s Department Team with Othram to Identify a […]
Keep the Momentum Going: Dive into The Deck Investigates Season 2!
Today’s sponsored guest blog is written by Ashley Rust Associates. Thank you for attending the 35th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI)! As you saw from keynote panelist Ashley Flowers‘ her passion for true crime and commitment to justice extend beyond the stage. Now, we invite you to join her in Season 2 of The […]
Navigating Lab Challenges with Innovative DNA and Forensic Sample Management Solutions
Today’s sponsored guest blog is written by InVita Healthcare Technologies. Forensic professionals face immense challenges, from managing heavy workloads to meeting strict regulatory demands while ensuring the integrity of every case. InVita Healthcare Technologies supports the forensic community with innovative DNA and forensic sample management solutions that ensure compliance, transparency, and productivity. These highly configurable […]
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! QIAGEN and Bode Technology Partner to Advance Use of GEDmatch PRO Forensic Genetic […]
Highlights from ISHI 35: A Milestone of Forensic Progress
Dive into the excitement of the 35th International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI 35)! Held in the heart of San Antonio hill country, this year marked a special celebration of three and a half decades at the forefront of forensic science. This year’s keynote highlighted the dynamic intersection of true crime and DNA forensics: from […]
Next-Generation Forensics: Unlocking Complex DNA Cases with NGS and STRmix™ Technology
Today’s guest blog is written by Dr. Jo-Anne Bright, New Zealand Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The field of forensic DNA analysis has long been transformative. Over the past 50 years, though, two step changes in the forensic examination of biological traces have been particularly impactful: […]
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! Chemical Imaging Method Holds Promise for Separate Overlapping Fingerprints (PhysOrg – 9/13/2024) A […]
Under the Microscope 2024 – August Woerner
The genetic component of forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) is an estimate of kinship, often conducted at genome scales between a great number of individuals. The promise of FGG is substantial: in concert with genealogical records, it can identify a person of interest without a direct reference sample to compare against. However, at present there are […]
