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Infographic about a new 16-marker DNA panel to improve detection of minor contributors in mixed DNA samples.
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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…

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nfographic showing the four stages of forensic DNA contamination control: Pre-analytical, Extraction, Amplification, and Interpretation.
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Four New Forensic DNA Standards Added to the OSAC Registry in 2026

NIST’s OSAC Registry added four 2026 forensic DNA standards covering contamination control,…

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PCR thermocycler used for DNA amplification in a forensic laboratory
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The Fragile Math of Justice: 4 Surprising Truths About Forensic DNA

Television makes forensic DNA look infallible. In reality, PCR sits on a…

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A Rapid DNA technology instrument, a key tool in modern forensic analysis, shown in a lab setting about to process a buccal swab.
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From Crime Scene to CODIS in 90 Minutes: The Science of Rapid DNA Technology

Rapid DNA technology offers a fully automated 'sample-in, profile-out' solution, generating forensic…

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A forensic study showing how the degradation index (DI) of DNA is used to assess DNA degradation and optimize DNA profiling for STR and Y-STR analysis
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How the Degradation Index and DNA’s ‘Story’ Can Improve Forensic Profiles

New research shows that while the DNA Degradation Index (DI) is a…

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A Comprehensive Exploration of STR Analysis

Explore the intricacies of STR analysis in DNA profiling, a cornerstone of…

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A well-lit forensic genetics laboratory, filled with state-of-the-art equipment. In the foreground, a researcher in a white lab coat carefully pipettes samples into microtubes. Rows of high-precision analytical instruments, such as PCR thermal cyclers and gel electrophoresis rigs, occupy the middle ground. The background reveals a clean, organized workspace with data analysis workstations and shelves of reference materials. The atmosphere conveys a sense of scientific rigor, precision, and meticulous attention to detail - the hallmarks of modern forensic DNA profiling.
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Forensic DNA Analysis: Methods, Evidence and Interpretation

A comprehensive forensic DNA analysis guide covering biological evidence, STR profiling, quantification,…

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