A drug that lowers levels of the male hormone testosterone in the body reduces the risk of men with pedophilic disorder sexually abusing children, a study published recently shows. read more

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers used non-destructive Raman spectroscopy to analyze dry oral fluid to differentiate between smoker and non-smoker donors—with the help of an artificial neural network. read more

Researchers have provided detailed insights and recommendations to help one of the UK's largest police forces recognize, report and analyse instances of violence from children toward parents. read more

Ten forensic scientists and one DNA research coordinator have volunteered to lend their expertise to assist the IDPH at the Chicago, Springfield and Carbondale laboratories. read more

Statisticians and forensic scientists across the country will keep working to put statistics behind the pattern evidence found in bloodstains and fingerprints and the digital evidence found in phones and computers. read more

California Governor Gavin Newsom has asked medical examiners and coroners across the state to review autopsies dating back to December to “help guide a deeper understanding of when this pandemic really started to impact Californians.” read more

In June 2019, a more comprehensive profile was created and submitted for investigative genetic genealogy testing. Investigators followed up on obtained leads and were able to determine the source of the DNA. read more

The President’s Commission on Law Enforcement continued to hold hearings on crime reduction, with panelists speaking about domestic violence and sexual assault, technology issues encountered by law enforcement, and leveraging technology to reduce crime. read more

The authors and Elsevier issued a correction, saying the authors were merely trying to emphasize the importance of adequate safety protection, rather than report the spread of COVID-19 from a dead body. read more