Crime & Criminal justice
The “Crime and Criminal Justice” category offers comprehensive and insightful articles covering various aspects of criminal behavior, law enforcement, legal proceedings, and the overall justice system. Delve into the complexities of the criminal world with expert analysis and gain a deeper understanding of crime prevention, criminology studies, and the impact of criminal activities on society.
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 no single winner: long reads improved coverage uniformity and NUMT discrimination, while short reads performed better for low-level heteroplasmy.
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 size depends on the question: combined statistics stabilize early, but rare alleles need far larger samples.
Essential Forensic Propositions Hierarchy: Source, Activity, Offence
The hierarchy of propositions (source, activity, offence) is the backbone of evaluative reporting in modern forensics. This article explains how to frame propositions, select relevant populations, compute and communicate likelihood ratios, and avoid common pitfalls—illustrated with multidisciplinary examples and a practical case study.
