Short-Read vs Long-Read mtDNA Sequencing: Which Is Better for Forensic Casework?
A 2026 pedigree-based study comparing short- and long-read mitochondrial genome sequencing found…
How Large Should a Forensic DNA Population Database Be? New 8,237-Person Study Tests the Numbers
A new study of 8,237 Argentines shows that forensic DNA database sample…
Essential Forensic Propositions Hierarchy: Source, Activity, Offence
The hierarchy of propositions (source, activity, offence) is the backbone of evaluative…
Can Old Hospital Samples Accurately Identify Disaster Victims?
Archived biopsies, cytology slides, diagnostic swabs and blood samples may provide direct…
Massive Backlog Strains Maharashtra Forensic Labs as Evidence Grows
Maharashtra’s forensic labs carried 54,897 pending cases into September 2026, with Cyber…
New 16-Marker DNA Panel Targets Minor Contributors in Imbalanced Forensic Mixtures
A new 16-plex DIP-SNP assay detected a minor DNA contributor at a…
Four New Forensic DNA Standards Added to the OSAC Registry in 2026
NIST’s OSAC Registry added four 2026 forensic DNA standards covering contamination control,…
5 Forensic Facts That Sound Made Up — But Aren’t
Identical twins, hidden blood, red blood cells, teeth, and insects — five…
The 2-Hour Window: Can a Kiss Explain Away DNA on a Cigarette Butt?
Mixtures are the "bread and butter"—and the primary headache—of the modern forensic…
The Fragile Math of Justice: 4 Surprising Truths About Forensic DNA
Television makes forensic DNA look infallible. In reality, PCR sits on a…
Beyond the Surface: Extending the Forensic MRI Window for Living Strangulation Victims
The "Silent" Violence In forensic casework, few things are as frustrating as…
Forensic DNA Contamination Control: A Quality Assurance Guide
In the quiet, sterile hum of a forensic laboratory, a single microscopic…
This Week in Forensics: “Holy Grail” Fingerprint Tech & A Wave of IDs
This week, forensic science breaks new ground. Researchers achieve the "Holy Grail"…
Nanoparticles for Fingerprints: A Surface-Specific Guide
We have all been there: staring at a faint, smudged ridge pattern…
From Crime Scene to CODIS in 90 Minutes: The Science of Rapid DNA Technology
Rapid DNA technology offers a fully automated 'sample-in, profile-out' solution, generating forensic…
Forensic Weekly: IGG’s Big Wins & The New Science of DNA Age-Estimation
Week's Date: October 28, 2025 This week, the forensic world was buzzing…
The Likelihood Ratio: Unveiling the Statistical Strength of Forensic Evidence
The Likelihood Ratio (LR) is pivotal in modern forensic statistics, providing a…
Does Age Affect Cranial Sex Estimation? A New Study Review
Does skeletal aging impact sex estimation from the skull? We break down…
Forensic Weekly: DNA Solves Decades-Old Cases as Global Tech Advances
This week, the world of forensics was dominated by stories of the…
Making Sense of DNA Patterns: New Research on DNA Transfer and Activity-Level Modeling
New research from Flinders University used video and Bayesian network modeling to…
