Forensic DNA evidence relies on understanding how genetic material is transferred, recovered and interpreted in criminal investigations. At its core are the processes of primary transfer, whereby DNA ...

Software Has Proven Highly Effective in Interpreting Complex Crime Scene Evidence This advancement gives us the ability to interpret complex mixtures that were previously uninterpretable using binary ...

This workshop session focused on probabilistic genotyping (PG; see Box 3-1) and featured presentations from panelists with expertise in forensic analysis, genetics, computer science, and law. It was ...

In the constantly evolving field of forensic science, processing DNA quickly and accurately is paramount. Recent advances in technology have transformed the landscape of forensic DNA analysis, ...

The Lab scandal involving a former Colorado forensic scientist has renewed attention on the decades-old murder investigation ...

New research reveals an innovative wildlife forensics method that uses advanced genetic tools and local DNA databases to help authorities solve complex environmental crimes involving multiple species.

In April 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) introduced the draft for the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, commonly referred to as the DNA Bill. The primary aim of ...

The Natural Traces Consortium is transforming forensic science by expanding the range of evidence sources to include ...

Definition: DNA amplification is the laboratory process of making many copies of a selected DNA sequence from a very small starting amount. It allows DNA that would otherwise be too scarce to detect ...

When a serious crime occurs, the public often sees police officers, detectives, and court proceedings. However, behind every successful criminal investigation lies another group of professionals who ...

Alicia Carriquiry, Iowa State University and chair of the workshop planning committee, moderated this session of the workshop, which focused on FDP (see Box 4-1). The panel featured speakers with ...