Touch DNA from Pills Can Snare Drug Makers, Dealers
Forensic scientists have for the first time shown that DNA can be recovered from the surface of capsules after just 15 seconds of contact by…
Forensic Science Organization to Draft Standards for Sexual Assault Examinations
The goal of the new standards will be to improve the quality of care for victims and help ensure that evidence is properly collected and…
Othram and DoeNetwork Collaborate to Reunite the Missing and Unidentified Back to Family
Othram, the leading forensic sequencing laboratory for law enforcement, has announced a joint initiative with the DoeNetwork, a global volunteer organization that advocates for cold…
How does the Pegasus spyware work, and is my phone at risk?
A major journalistic investigation has found evidence of malicious software being used by governments around the world, including allegations of spying on prominent individuals.
Designing less addictive opioids, through chemistry
What if there was a way for pain patients to get all the pain-relieving power of opioids with none of the addicting side effects?
Forensic Scientists Patented the Design of First Machine Learning Approach to Forensic DNA Analysis
Michael Marciano, research assistant professor and director for research in the Forensic and National Security Sciences Institute (FNSSI) within the College of Arts and Sciences, and Jonathan…
32-Year-Old Las Vegas Cold Case Solved, Setting New DNA Testing Benchmark
The Tragic Case of Stephanie Isaacson On June 1, 1989, 14-year-old Stephanie Isaacson disappeared on her way to Eldora High School in Las Vegas. Taking…
13-years-old murder victim buried after autopsy
A 13-year-old murder victim, found stuffed in a suitcase in Malé, was buried following autopsy completion; two suspects have been arrested.
FBI Report Finds Rising Internet Crime in US States
Illinois emerged as a new hotbed for internet crime in 2020, though California continued to lead the nation with the largest online fraud victim losses…
Moroccan Police Apprehend Alleged Cybercriminal ‘Dr Hex’ Following Interpol Probe
Moroccan authorities, aided by Interpol and Group-IB, have arrested suspected cybercriminal 'Dr Hex.' He is accused of widespread phishing, credit card fraud, website defacement, and…
Verogen, QIAGEN Partner on New NGS Human ID Workflow
Introduction: A Game-Changing Partnership Verogen Inc. and QIAGEN have announced a groundbreaking partnership to provide laboratories with state-of-the-art tools and comprehensive support for implementing next-generation…
Maryland and Montana Pass the Nation’s First Laws Restricting Law Enforcement Access to Genetic Genealogy Databases
BY JENNIFER LYNCH Maryland and Montana passed laws requiring judicial authorization to search consumer DNA databases in criminal investigations. These are welcome and important restrictions on…
AI Fingerprint Deblurring: Revolutionizing Forensic Identification
AI Fingerprint Deblurring: Revolutionizing Forensic Identification In forensic science, fingerprints have long served as critical evidence linking suspects to crime scenes. However, blurred or distorted…
DNA Match Leads to Arrest in 2007 Sexual Battery
Genetic genealogy testing solved a 2007 sexual battery case, leading to the arrest of Jared Vaughn. Explore how cutting-edge DNA methods aid cold case investigations.
HiFi Sequencing Enables the First Complete Sequence of a Human Genome
Discover how HiFi sequencing enabled the first complete human genome, adding 200 million base pairs and unlocking centromeric and acrocentric regions for genetic research.
NIST Publishes Review of DNA Mixture Interpretation Methods
Explore NIST’s scientific review of DNA mixture interpretation, addressing probabilistic genotyping, data sharing, and forensic advancements. Public comments open until August 9, 2021.
The Breakthrough in Julie Hansen’s 1972 Cold Case
Identifinders International in conjunction with the Naperville Police Department is pleased to announce the arrest of Barry Lee Whelpley as a suspect in the murder…
New Polymer-Based Technology for Visualizing Latent Blood Fingerprints
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…
The Curious Case of the Sausage-Nibbling Burglar: How DNA Solved a Cold Case
In 2012, a burglar in Germany left behind an unusual clue—a half-eaten sausage. Nearly a decade later, DNA from the sausage helped solve the cold…
Combining Genetics with genealogy to identify the dead in unmarked graves
Discover how combining genetics with genealogy can identify individuals in unmarked graves, with significant implications for historical research, military identification, and public health.