What's new
Ancient DNA: Unraveling the Mystery of Chinese Emperor Wu
Discover how researchers reconstructed the face of Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou dynasty using advanced DNA techniques, shedding light on the physical and...Read More
How Forensic Analysis Unveils Shocking Patterns In Domestic Homicides
Dive into the groundbreaking study revealing how forensic analysis sheds light on domestic homicide patterns, offering a new perspective on the fight against intimate...Read More
Revolutionizing Forensic Investigations: UNH’s Breakthrough in Touch DNA Analysis
Accurately identifying DNA at crime scenes is pivotal yet fraught with challenges. Traditional DNA analysis requires sophisticated equipment, specialized facilities, and highly trained personnel,...Read More
Revolutionary Chemistry Method Swiftly Detects Fentanyl and Other Opioids
University of Waterloo researchers have pioneered a new blood testing method capable of detecting opioids like fentanyl in under three minutes, potentially saving lives...Read More
2022 Report: Ireland’s DNA Database’s Significant Growth and Its Impact on...
Discover how Forensic Science Ireland's 2022 advances in DNA profiling are revolutionizing crime-solving and ensuring community safety in our latest post.Read More
Perry Lott’s 35-Year Struggle for Justice: A Tale of Wrongful Conviction...
Perry Lott's harrowing 35-year journey through the criminal justice system has finally culminated in his exoneration on October 10, 2023, in Ada, Oklahoma. Lott's...Read More
Australia’s First Forensic Genealogy Breakthrough: How Police are Solving Cold Cases
Police in Australia are making significant strides in solving cold cases through the use of genetic genealogy. The Kangaroo Island case, dating back over...Read More
SmartWater: A New Tool to Protect Domestic Abuse Victims
Derbyshire Police has taken an innovative step to protect high-risk victims of domestic abuse. Learn how SmartWater, an invisible yet powerful forensic tool, is...Read More
Breakthrough in Cold Case: DNA from Cigarette Butts Leads to Arrest...
In a significant development, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced on October 2, 2023, that an indictment had been issued against Robert Stewart for...Read More
Forensic Scientist Henry Lee Found Liable for Fabricating Evidence in Decades-Old...
Renowned forensic scientist Henry Lee has been found liable for fabricating evidence in a murder case, leading to wrongful convictions. Learn about the shocking...Read More
Genetic Genealogy Breakthrough: Solving the 22-Year-Old John Doe Case
Explore the 22-year-old Conception Bay John Doe case and the recent breakthrough in genetic genealogy that sheds light on the victim's ethnic origin. Join...Read More
Forensic Technologies Market: Advancements Driving Growth Towards USD 41.92 Billion by...
Explore the growth and advancements in the forensic technologies market driven by increasing investments and funding from private and public organizations. Capillary electrophoresis and...Read More
Inadequate Staff and Delays in Forensic Reports: The Impact on Investigations
Delays in forensic reports impact investigations adversely. Inadequate staff and challenges in forensic science laboratories contribute to the delays. Find out more about the...Read More
Gray County Jane Doe Identified: Brenda Sue Guessler
After 22 years, the Texas Rangers and Othram Inc. have successfully identified the Gray County Jane Doe as Brenda Sue Guessler. The collaborative effort...Read More
Alarming Increase in Fatal Overdoses after Police Drug Seizures
Learn about a recent study that uncovers the unintended consequences of police drug seizures, including an alarming increase in fatal overdoses. Understand the need...Read More
Elevating Digital Forensics: The Importance of Best Practices and Standard Operating...
Discover the importance of best practices and standard operating procedures in digital forensics. Learn how the ISO 27037 framework ensures the relevance, reliability, and...Read More
Forensic Bitemark Analysis in Court Trials: Insufficient Data Leading to Wrongful...
Discover the alarming consequences of relying on forensic bitemark analysis in court trials. Insufficient data and unreliable methodology have led to wrongful convictions, with...Read More
Exploring the Mysterious Phenomenon of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Discover the latest research findings on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and understand the factors that contribute to this mysterious phenomenon. Explore the link...Read More
Rapid Method Developed for Classifying NPS and Other Narcotics
Read about the new method developed by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden, in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Sweden and the...Read More
Lessons in Terrorism and Criminal Law from the DNA Hit of...
Discover the benefits and importance of constructing ethical and correct forensic DNA databases, and the impact they can have on criminal investigations. Learn about...Read More
Bacteria Breakthrough: Forensic Scientists Unlock New Method to Convict Sex Offenders...
In a groundbreaking development in the field of forensic science, researchers at Murdoch University have made a startling discovery that could revolutionize the conviction...Read More
New study reveals how blood back spatter can provide crucial clues...
A study to investigate how blood behaves when a gun is fired, revealed that smaller blood droplets are more easily propelled towards the victim...Read More
Report on Forensic NGS Landscape and How to Enhance it
This report discusses the slow adoption of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology in forensic laboratories, citing barriers such as the need for heavy investment in...Read More
Killer of Taxi Driver Gasim Hassan Sentenced to Death
Adham Mohammed was arrested and convicted of intentional homicide on January 19, 2020, based on DNA evidence. Adham initially denied killing Gasim but later...Read More
UIDAI and IIT Bombay Partner to Create Touchless Fingerprint Biometric Capture...
UIDAI and IIT Bombay have partnered to develop a touchless fingerprint biometric capture system that includes built-in liveness detection and supports biometric authentication using...Read More
Elderly Woman Stabbed to Death in N. Manadhoo, Prompting Maldives Police...
The Maldives police have started investigating the death of an elderly woman in N. Manadhoo. The investigation was prompted by suspicions surrounding her death.Read More
Exploring the Use of Household Dust in Forensic Investigations
Household dust is an attractive source of evidence as it accumulates on undisturbed surfaces and contains sufficient DNA for analysis. The researchers used SNPs...Read More
Charges were filed against Nizam in the Criminal Court.
The Prosecutor General's Office said Nizam killed Mohammed Liton for money in his possession. Mohamed Nizam stole more than MVR 51,000 (fifty-one thousand Rufiyaa)...Read More
DUI suspect’s DNA hits to 9 year old Rape Case
9 years after a young woman was sexually assaulted at knifepoint at a commuter rail station in Acton, an investigative breakthrough has resulted in...Read More
Blowfly Database Will Enable More Accurate Time of Death Estimations
Factors such as temperature, humidity and changing seasons can affect the lifecycle of a blowfly species. Thus can be differentiated by species, locations, dates,...Read More