Forensic scientists at Alabama State University will be able to continue research into the microbiome of death signatures of postmortem samples obtained at autopsy from COVID-19 infected and noninfected corpses thanks to a new $40,000 grant. read more

On July 20, 1977 the body of a woman was recovered from the Mississippi River. Although it could not be determined how long the deceased had been in the water, investigators estimated she had probably died sometime earlier that year. read more

The technology could potentially be used for the brain monitoring of criminal offenders or for cognitive enhancement, creating a divide between enhanced and non-enhanced humans. read more

On October 19, 2004, skeletal remains were located in the Tillamook State Forest off of Highway 26. The public’s assistance was sought to help identify the remains and numerous informational tips were received, however, the remains were not identified, and the case became cold. read more

Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs (GTH-GA) is pleased to announce the seventh annual DNA Hit of the Year – a global program established to demonstrate the power of forensic DNA databases to solve crime and identify missing persons. read more

Located between and above your eyebrows, the frontal sinuses develop in shapes that are as unique to each person as a fingerprint. Since 1925, they’ve been used by forensic anthropologists to help identify human remains. read more

The story of Grace, the Michigan teen detained for not doing her online schoolwork during the pandemic, has prompted a series of juvenile justice reforms. read more

Archaeologists discovered the remains of approximately 13 individuals believed to be Hessian soldiers killed in the Battle of Red Bank in 1777. read more

DNA Protected is a service from Cellmark Forensic Services, who hope that their innovative technology and partnership with police forces across the UK will be a game-changer when it comes to the prevention and investigation of dog thefts. read more

Rep. Greg Stanton announced that a $600,000 federal investment that he secured for the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to purchase RapidHIT DNA enhancement technology has been included in a House appropriations bill. read more