Maldives mandated “Rape Kit” for victims of a sexual offense
The first amendment to the Sexual Offences Act (Law No. 17/2014) was ratified by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Monday (December 6, 2021), upon which…
How Forensic Science is Unlocking the Mysteries of Fatal Lightning Strikes
Scientists have found the smoking gun in forensic lightning pathology that will help develop life-saving knowledge to address the lethal effects of the increasing number…
Maldives Police begins following ‘Strategic Policing Requirement’ to reduce crime rates
Maldives Police Service has implemented the Strategic Policing Requirement under the new Police Service Act to restructure operations, boost efficiency, and reduce organized crime.
“48 Hours”: How DNA Uploaded to a Genealogy Database Helped Solve a Double Murder After 31 Years
Chelsea Rustad never expected to learn of a killer in her family tree when she submitted her DNA to a genealogy database. For this week’s…
Supreme Court rules DNA acceptable as evidence to prove extramarital sex
The court issued the ruling in response to a case involving a woman who confessed to bearing a child out of wedlock, and named the…
Promega Launches Sanger Sequencing Chemistry Compatible With All CE Platforms
Promega’s new ProDye Terminator Sequencing System now enables Sanger sequencing on any capillary electrophoresis instrument, revolutionizing lab workflows.
Genetic Genealogy This Month – September 2021: Forensic Breakthroughs
This roundup highlights September 2021 forensic breakthroughs using genetic genealogy—from identifying a man found in the wilderness to solving decades‑old cold cases—transforming forensic investigations.
Study finds Smartphone Sensors can be used to Detect Cannabis Intoxication
Learn how Rutgers researchers achieved 90% accuracy using smartphone sensors to detect cannabis intoxication. Discover applications in health and forensic science.
A forensic artist created the 3D reconstructions based on genetic data from Ancient DNA
Explore how forensic artistry and DNA phenotyping reconstructed faces of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing genetic ties to Mediterranean populations.
Virginia Forensic Science Reaches 15,000 DNA Data Bank Hits
Learn how Virginia's DNA Data Bank milestone has revolutionized forensic science, solving cold cases and delivering justice through advanced DNA analysis.
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…
