The oldest genome of a modern human from the Wallacea region– the islands between western Indonesia and Papua New Guinea– indicates a previously undescribed ancient human relationship. read more

The DNA project identified 635 registered sex offenders who illegally failed to provide DNA samples after their criminal conviction. Ferguson’s office is working with local law enforcement to collect DNA samples from these offenders. read more

The Salt Lake City Police Department announced the closure of, a missing persons cold case after DNA testing confirmed the human remains located in Millard County, Utah belonged to Sandra Matott—who disappeared in July of 1979. read more

Earlier this month, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department released body camera footage of an officer overdosing after coming into contact with fentanyl. They called it a “public safety video.” A group of 400+ doctors and experts called it misinformation. read more

Researchers have created an open-access computer program for estimating the age of skeletal remains that outperforms current methods. read more

Research published in the journal Psychology, Crime & Law suggests a new, low-cost approach that could potentially reduce antisocial behaviour and crime. read more

Despite the strong objection from Massacre survivors, descendants, and community-led Tulsa Mass Graves Oversight Committee, the City of Tulsa abruptly reburied the bodies without delivering an investigative report into the deaths or allowing for the remains to receive a proper community-led burial ceremony. read more

The improved algorithm path planning algorithm found successful paths three times as often as standard algorithms, while needing much less processing time. read more

Using PCR-based methodology that is common in most of today’s forensic DNA laboratories, the scientists recovered DNA quantities ranging from 0.006 to 3.700 ng, with an average of 0.267 ng. read more

In July 1995, a young man was struck by a train at the railroad crossing. The young man was described as Caucasian and between 20 to 30 years of age, at the time of his death. read more