This study explores the unique challenges and observations of bloodstain pattern analysis in microgravity, providing insights into how forensic science can adapt to extraterrestrial environments.
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Understanding the balance between fingerprint visualization and DNA recovery on plastic substrates can significantly improve forensic analysis outcomes. This study examines the effects of sequential treatments on DNA yield and profile quality.
Groundbreaking research from Athens, Greece, offers new insights into carrion insects’ role in forensic science, highlighting the urgent need for standardized research protocols.
Unveiling the potential of environmental DNA (eDNA) collection from air for forensic investigations, this review discusses methodologies, applications, challenges, and the path forward in integrating this innovative approach into criminalistics.
This study highlights the innovative use of pollen assemblages as forensic evidence in high-altitude, non-seasonal soils, providing new insights into criminalistics.
Discover a groundbreaking study on a novel NIR-emissive dye for latent bloodstain detection. Explore its synthetic design, photophysical properties, and practical applications in forensic investigations.
study provides valuable insights into DNA preservation in different categories of teeth and emphasizes the importance of tooth type and age in genetic analyses of archaeological and forensic samples
Novel blood protein modification assay detects drug exposure long after traditional tests. Research supported by NIJ grant; led by Dr. Anthony P. DeCaprio.
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) presents a groundbreaking approach that could significantly improve the accuracy of eyewitness identifications. By allowing witnesses to actively explore faces from different angles during a lineup, this interactive procedure shows remarkable promise in increasing discriminability and reducing identification errors.
A recent study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University reveals concerning issues in the way forensic experts handle cartridge-case comparisons. The study suggests that mismatches between casings are more likely to be reported as inconclusive, potentially undermining the pursuit of justice.
A recent retrospective observational study conducted in Victoria, Australia, investigates the role of methylamphetamine (MA) toxicity in deaths reported to the Victorian Coroner between 2010 and 2019. The study, authored by Dylan Mantinieks, Melanie Archer, Jennifer Schumann, Olaf H. Drummer, and Dimitri Gerostamoulos, aims to determine the prevalence and contribution of MA toxicity to deaths, particularly in the absence of other factors.
A recent study published in the Journal of Forensic Sciences sheds light on the reliability of forensic firearms examinations conducted by qualified examiners. The study, authored by Keith L. Monson PhD, Erich D. Smith MSFS, and Eugene M. Peters PhD, delves into the repeatability and reproducibility of comparison decisions made by forensic firearms experts.
In the realm of forensic science, a recent study has spotlighted the complexities of DNA extraction from illicit drug-related powders. Published in “Forensic Science International: Genetics” by Griffin, A., Kirkbride, K. P., Henry, J., Painter, B., & Linacre, this groundbreaking research investigates the efficiency of three distinct DNA extraction methods when applied to various types of illicit drug-related powders. The implications of this study are far-reaching, offering insights into the challenges and possibilities of forensic DNA analysis for criminal investigations.
A new mathematical analysis could crack cases of unidentified persons and their relatives 10 times faster.
So what is DNA profiling and how does it work – and why does it sometimes not work?
A new fluorescent polymer-based technique allows for highly sensitive and nondestructive visualization of latent blood fingerprints, even on challenging surfaces. Learn how this breakthrough technology is reshaping forensic investigations.
New research reveals that Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) can accurately detect counterfeit travel documents in seconds. This breakthrough in forensic science offers a non-destructive, high-resolution method to analyze ID documents and prevent document fraud.
A groundbreaking study reveals 6,000 years of Sardinia’s genetic history, highlighting stability through the Neolithic to Nuragic periods and new genetic influences from Phoenicians and Romans.
