Research & Publications

Short-Read vs Long-Read mtDNA Sequencing: Which Is Better for Forensic Casework?

A 2026 pedigree-based study comparing short- and long-read mitochondrial genome sequencing found…

How Large Should a Forensic DNA Population Database Be? New 8,237-Person Study Tests the Numbers

A new study of 8,237 Argentines shows that forensic DNA database sample…

Can Old Hospital Samples Accurately Identify Disaster Victims?

Archived biopsies, cytology slides, diagnostic swabs and blood samples may provide direct…

New 16-Marker DNA Panel Targets Minor Contributors in Imbalanced Forensic Mixtures

A new 16-plex DIP-SNP assay detected a minor DNA contributor at a…

The 2-Hour Window: Can a Kiss Explain Away DNA on a Cigarette Butt?

Mixtures are the "bread and butter"—and the primary headache—of the modern forensic…

Beyond the Surface: Extending the Forensic MRI Window for Living Strangulation Victims

The "Silent" Violence In forensic casework, few things are as frustrating as…