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Transforming Forensic Science: Advanced DNA analysis with 8-dye technology

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, ...
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Forensic Genomic Analysis: A Force Multiplier for Law Enforcement

Othram is identifying previously unidentified remains at a rate of more than one every two days, working with law enforcement to solve both ongoing and cold cases. A human skull, hidden between walls, ...
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Promega Engineers New Enzyme to Significantly Reduce Stutter in Forensic DNA Analysis

Promega files patent for first-of-its-kind enzyme that minimizes stutter artifacts in STR analysis Reduced stutter polymerase enhances accuracy, efficiency and reliability of DNA profiling in forensic ...
Phys.org

Identifying fire victims through DNA analysis: A geneticist explains what forensics is learning from archaeology

Fire devastates communities and families, and it makes identification of victims challenging. In the aftermath of the wildfire that swept through Lahaina, Hawaii, officials are collecting DNA samples ...
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Law Enforcement Use of Probabilistic Genotyping, Forensic DNA Phenotyping, and Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Technologies: Proceedings of a Workshop

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 ...
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Forensic DNA analysis is less accurate for some people, University of Oregon study finds

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A new study led by researchers from the University of Oregon dug into limitations of a forensic tool used at crime scenes — discovering one way that people may be incorrectly ...
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NicheVision Forensics Will Continue to Distribute STRmix™ in the Americas

WASHINGTON, DC (8/3/23) --- STRmix Limited announced today that STRmix™ – sophisticated forensic software capable of resolving mixed DNA profiles previously regarded as too complex to interpret – will ...
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Ancient DNA study of skeletons could unlock secrets of 1071 Battle of Manzikert

Scientists hope radiocarbon dating, forensic anthropology and ancient DNA analysis will help determine whether the burial ...
Phys.org

Explaining forensic science in court with comics

Imagine being summoned as a juror in a murder trial. The expert responsible for analyzing DNA traces at the crime scene has just explained that they match the defendant's profile. "Then the culprit ...

Connecticut’s forensic lab gets new director

MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A new director of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Scientific ...
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Law Enforcement Use of Probabilistic Genotyping, Forensic DNA Phenotyping, and Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Technologies: Proceedings of a Workshop

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 ...