Sex-Based Targeted Recovery of Cells in a Heterogeneous Mixture: Separating Male and Female Like-Cell
Today’s guest blog is written by Michael Marciano, Ph.D and Amber Vandepoele, Syracuse University Mixture interpretation remains a central challenge in the forensic DNA field. Much research and development has focused on methods to improve the interpretation of complex samples including software solutions. These methods are used to improve mixture interpretation on the “back-end” […]
What’s the Weirdest Thing You’ve Collected DNA From?
One of our favorite questions to ask is “what is the weirdest thing you’ve collected DNA from?” because the answers always surprise us and lead to great conversations. Read below to see what our ISHI 33 speakers share and then join the discussion on our social channels to let us know the unusual things you’ve […]
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! The Controversial Ethics of Ancient DNA Research (Forensic – 1/13/2023) In […]
Bacterial Transfer Between Monogamous Couples to Detect Sexual Contact
Recently, the human microbiome has been studied for applications in human identification and its potential transfer to various surfaces. However, there has been little research on the genital microbiome, which physiologically differs from other body sites, and has great potential value in cases of sexual assault. As per Locard’s Principle of Exchange, the […]
Clued In on Forensics Careers: Your Questions Answered
If you are currently a student in forensic science (or have recently graduated) you may be wondering “what comes next”? We’ve gathered a panel of experts to answer all of your questions from what to put on your resume to what you can expect once you’re hired. This online forum will be held on […]
Using Previous DNA Casework Data to Aid Decision Making in the Process of DNA Profile Interpretation
Today’s guest blog is written by Charissa van Kooten, Netherlands Forensic Institute Hi there, my name is Charissa van Kooten. My journey in forensic science started over 15 years ago when I followed the inaugural master forensic Science at the University of Amsterdam. Fresh from university I was lucky to be employed by 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! Yakima County Coroner’s Office Teams with Othram to Identify 2008 Jane […]
What’s the Best Part of Being a Forensic Scientist?
Bringing justice for victims? Advancing new technologies? Read below to see what our ISHI 33 speakers say they enjoy most about their job then join the discussion on our social channels to let us know what your favorite part of being a forensic scientist is. Serve justice and protect citizens. In DVI […]
Enhanced Mixture Interpretation with Long-Read Sequencing
Today’s guest blog is written by Jianye Ge, University of North Texas Health Science Center Deconvoluting mixture samples is one of the most challenging problems in forensics. Efforts have been made to provide solutions regarding mixture interpretation. The probabilistic interpretation of the Short Tandem Repeat (STR) profiles can increase the number of complex mixtures […]