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.
‘Environmental DNA’ Lets Scientists Probe Underwater Life
Discover how environmental DNA (eDNA) technology is revolutionizing marine biology, enabling scientists to study underwater life more efficiently and non-invasively.
Man pleads guilty in 1980 murder for Colorado’s first conviction through genealogy testing
Discover how forensic genealogy helped solve a 1980 cold case murder in Colorado, leading to the conviction of James Curtis Clanton.
Forensic Genealogy Helps Crack 21-Year-Old Cold Case.
Discover how forensic genealogy helped crack a 21-year-old cold case in Cumberland County, solving the mystery of 'Baby Michael' and leading to the arrest of…
45 years in prison for assault case solved with genealogy
Discover how forensic genealogy led to the resolution of a 2012 sexual assault case, resulting in a 45-year prison sentence. Explore the impact of genetic…
Tennessee Man Charged in 1992 Slayings of Woman, Daughter, 4
Discover how advanced DNA technology led to the arrest of Victor Lofton for a 1992 double homicide in Indiana, highlighting the transformative power of forensic…
Forensic Genomics: Blazing New Trails in Solving Cold Case
Explore how advances in forensic genomics and genetic testing are revolutionizing the resolution of cold cases, with insights from the newly launched journal, Forensic Genomics.
Majority of People Unwilling to Share DNA, Trust is Low
Explore insights from the largest-ever international survey on genomics, highlighting public distrust in sharing DNA for research and its implications for forensic applications.
Latent Fingerprint Specialist Breaks Open 20-Year-Old Sexual Assault Case: A Breakthrough in Forensic Science
Discover how a latent fingerprint specialist solved a 20-year-old sexual assault case, highlighting the advancements and importance of forensic science in solving cold cases.
AI could revolutionise DNA evidence – but right now we can’t trust the machines
DNA evidence often isn’t as watertight as many people think. Sensitive techniques developed over the past 20 years mean that police can now detect minute…
Forensic breakthrough helps explain how innocent people’s clothing fibres could end up at crime scenes
New forensic research shows that fibres can transfer without direct contact, raising critical questions about fibre evidence in criminal cases. Learn more about this breakthrough.
