The unique DNA markers that define this haplogroup, or shared lineage, were passed down from mother to daughter to granddaughter—never through fathers—for 100,000 years. read more

Anew study has found a potential causal mechanism underlying gender and cultural biases—major differences in the perceptions of the prevalence of crimes. read more

Teachers from around the U.S. recently convened to explore new ways to engage their students in STEM learning through the lens of forensic science at the conference. read more

Newly published research describes a spatio-temporal model to predict trends in firearm prevalence on a state-by-state level by fusing data from two available proxies–background checks per capita and suicides committed with a firearm in a given state. read more

The unidentified woman was found with a small 8 inch Christmas tree and when her identity could not be determined, she became known as "Christmas Tree Lady." read more

Eight 1,700-year-old genomes dated to the Three Kingdoms period have shown that ancient Koreans from the Gaya confederacy were more diverse than the present-day Korean population. read more

The newly formed OCME DNA Gun Crimes Unit will focus exclusively on the testing and analysis of evidence from gun crimes and accelerate testing turnaround times to 30 days or less. read more

“Scene to Scientist” is an introduction to forensic science for kids of all ages—in particular, older elementary school kids to those early in their high school careers. read more

After falling short the first time, the East Haven Police Department has successfully located the burial site of the unidentified 1975 homicide victim at the State Street Cemetery in Hamden, Conn. read more