Unveiling the Power of Pet DNA in Crime-Solving: A Modern Forensic Revolution
Discover how cat DNA is revolutionizing forensic science, offering new methods to link suspects to crime scenes with groundbreaking genetic techniques.
Detecting Drug Exposure Long After the Fact: A Revolutionary Breakthrough
Novel blood protein modification assay detects drug exposure long after traditional tests. Research supported by NIJ grant; led by Dr. Anthony P. DeCaprio.
Enhancing Eyewitness Identifications: A Breakthrough in Reducing Wrongful Convictions
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…
Cadaver Study Reveals the Crucial Role of Ant Bites in Forensic Investigations
Through the examination of ten real cases, the research introduces a novel classification system for bloodstain patterns caused by ant activity, shedding light on their…
Forensics Lab Adapting to Modern Greener Ammunition
Discover the groundbreaking research conducted at West Virginia University, which unravels the behavior of gunshot residue (GSR) and its impact on forensic investigations. Explore how…
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 for…
Breakthrough Study Reveals Brain’s Role in Regulating Fentanyl Consumption
Explore a groundbreaking study that unveils the brain's potential to regulate fentanyl consumption, providing hope in the ongoing battle against opioid addiction.
The Impact of Water Exposure on Touch DNA Persistence
Explore the impact of water exposure on touch DNA persistence in this comprehensive article. Learn about the effects of substrate and water type, the advantages…
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 between…
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 genotyping…
Three New Biomarkers to detect OXIZID consumption.
They then narrowed down the selection to three metabolites that could serve as reference urinary biomarkers to detect OXIZID consumption. The metabolites were identified due…
Fentanyl has potential for leading to safer pain-relieving drug.
chemically linking fentanyl to the sodium pockets that exist within nerve cell receptors, they could block the drug’s harmful side effects and still reduce pain.
Can you estimate the age of a fingerprint?
Forensic dramas on TV make it seem easy to determine when fingerprints were left at the scene of a crime. In reality, the oils in…
Study: Violent sexual predators use dating apps to target vulnerable victims
In the first large-scale study of the relationship between dating apps and sexual assault, researchers find violent sexual predators use dating apps to target vulnerable…
Fentanyl Vaccine Breakthrough – Potential “Game Changer” for Opioid Epidemic
A new vaccine has been developed that targets the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl that could block its ability to enter the brain, thus eliminating the…
Automatic speaker recognition technology outperforms human listeners in the courtroom
Researchers have compared speaker identification by listeners (like judges or jury members) with the output of a forensic-voice-comparison system.
Can pets help in Crime Solving?
For the first time, Flinders University forensic science researchers have examined the presence and transfer of human DNA on pets such as cats and dogs.
New research gives the potential for more accurate methamphetamine detection.
The research - conducted with The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR), New Zealand - analyses the retention of methamphetamine residues on different surfaces.
Can Postmortem CT Scans Effectively Replace Full Autopsies?
Study examines the impact of CT scans on workflow and tallies the cost savings of postmortem CT in lieu of full autopsy.
The frontal sinus forms unique structures for every individual: Anthropologists
Researchers have found the development of the frontal sinus was affected more by sexual dimorphism than the ancestry of the individual and that it was…
