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Rapid DNA Test Kit Saves Thousands of Earth’s Most Bizarre Turtles
Using a rapid DNA testing toolkit developed by FIU researchers, Colombian officials stopped an illegal shipment of 2,200 Matamata turtles and returned them to the Orinoco river basin. read more
Forensic Chem Program Receives Federal Grant for Cannabis Testing
Although cannabis testing is an everlasting topic in the curriculum of the Forensic Chemistry program at Western Illinois University, it was recently revitalized by a $160,181 grant. read more
University, Industry Partnership Focuses on Delivering Digital Forensic Justice
Over 90% of crime is now recognized as having a digital element and the UK Government has stated that digital forensic science sits at the heart of delivering justice in the 21st century, spanning the entire criminal justice system from crime scene to courtroom. read more
911 Alternative Response Model Focuses on Behavioral Health Support
Louisville has initiated planning for a community-centered alternative response model for 911 calls best served by mental health and social services professionals rather than traditional police engagement. read more
48-Hour Case Highlights, Inspires the Use of DNA Databases
For years, Santos has led the effort to expand the DNA lab within Philippines National Police and establish a national DNA database. Serving as a Hit of the Year judge in 2017, Santos says the cases she reviewed are still an inspiration to her. read more
Experts Propose DNA Database to Reunify Migrant Families
An interdisciplinary team of scientists, physicians and human rights advocates propose a DNA-led framework for safely and ethically reunifying the more than 70,000 families separated at the U.S. border as a result of the now-repealed Trump Administration’s Zero Tolerance policy. read more
The Forensic Microbiome: The Invisible Traces We Leave Behind
The forensic tools used in the hunt for evidence have improved over the decades as advanced microscopy, spectroscopy, genetic analysis, and rapid forensic database searches have become common. read more
1972 'Beyond Hope' Homicide Solved in 2 Hours
The Hanson case was considered high risk because after 50 years, the crime scene DNA was severely degraded and believed to be unusable. read more
UK University Creates Cold Case Unit
Students from the University of Winchester are working with a team of international experts to revisit historical unsolved crimes as part of a unique project investigating cold cases. read more
Sheriff's Office Partners with Othram to Identify 'Angel Baby'
In November 2001, Johnson County, Texas resident was picking up cans on the side of Briar Oaks Road, when he found the remains of an newborn infant, who was wrapped in a jacket. read more
After Scathing Letter and Retirement, HFSC Picks New Director
Five months after former and present CSU investigators at the Houston Forensic Science Center wrote a scathing letter about director Jerry Pena’s “toxic leadership,” the center has announced a new director. read more
Jane Doe ID'ed 40 Years Later, To the Day
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the DNA Doe Project announce the identity of a woman whose body was discovered on May, 25, 1981, at a low water crossing near Dixon, MO. the victim of an apparent homicide. read more
Nevada Detectives Restart Nearly 3 Decade Search for Killer
Because of clues developed with DNA technology, genetic genealogy tracing and old-fashioned detective work, the native Californian has a real name, and investigators are trying to jump-start their search for his killer. read more
Graduate Student Creates New Fingerprinting Powder
The Rutgers University–Camden graduate student was conducting research in her forensics lab, following the recipe for a florescent-based fingerprint powder, when she realized that she couldn’t get a vital component in time to complete the project. read more
Team Builds First Hacker-resistant Cloud Software System
As the first system to guarantee the security of virtual machines in the cloud, SeKVM could transform how cloud services are designed, developed, deployed and trusted. read more