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Researchers Discover Unique, Identifiable ‘Fingerprint’ for 3D Printers
Computer and engineering expert Zhanpeng Jin has found a way to track the origin of 3D-printed items that is as unique—and accurate—as the human fingerprint. read more
DNA Provides Ethnicity, Updated Facial Reconstruction of 2013 John Doe
Technology has finally been able to extract a more extensive DNA profile for this victim. With this testing, we have finally learned that our victim in this case is 75% Sub-Saharan African and 7% North Atlantic. read more
Professor is First Female to Receive AAFS Forensic Odontology Award
University at Buffalo forensic dentist Mary Bush has received the 2021 Reidar F. Sognnaes Award of Excellence in Forensic Odontology from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS). She is the first woman to receive the honor. read more
University Class Takes Case from Evidence Collection to Trial
“We kind of blend in certain aspects throughout their entire previous three and a half years and prep them for what's coming,” Adamowicz said. “We’ve made the class mimic the kind of training they’ll experience as a forensic analyst, when they join a lab.” read more
Geographic Mapping Illustrates how America’s Mafia Networks were Connected
The team’s findings could have implications for criminology in general, but also for law enforcement practices today. read more
DNA Matters: Why Forensic Genotypes are Probabilistic
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The DNA on the purple gloves came from the victim, her boyfriend and her rapist. The genotypes of all three people were present on each purple glove. But forensic DNA science would be needed to reveal those identities. read more
Familial DNA Search Naps Alleged Serial Sex Assailant
An alleged serial sex assailant was arrested this morning as a result of a cross match DNA “hit” on a member of the suspect’s family. The assailant is suspected of multiple sexual assaults that occurred between 2014 and 2019. read more
Researcher Develops 'Sandblasting' Technique to Detect Fingerprints
Bethany Krebs has conducted experiments showing abrasive blasting of a specialized powder over a surface is more effective at revealing fingerprints than the conventional dusting method. read more
University Partnership with FIRST Offers Real-world Scenarios
FIRST approached FGCU after hearing about Heather Walsh-Haney’s extensive background in forensic science and significant work with law enforcement to help locate and uncover the dead. read more
Nanopore Sequencing Platform Can Now Detect Presence of Nucleobases
One of the challenges in advancing nanopore sequencing has been the difficulty of controlling the speed of the DNA strand as it moves through the nanopore. read more
Sheriff’s Office, Othram Partner to ID Man Found in Montana Wilderness
In August 2014, a backpacker was hours into a hike through the Welcome Creek Wilderness, above Bidwell Gulch, when he came across human skeletal remains. read more
Unethical Use of 1985 MOVE Bombing Skeletal Remains Highlights Inequality in Death Investigations
This case exposes several issues within the discipline of anthropology, namely systems of structural racism as well as the need to appreciate qualifications and ethical practice in forensic anthropology. read more
Third Highway Killer Victim ID'ed after 38 Years
Of the four victims found, three have now been identified. Michael Bauer and John Bartlett were identified early in the investigation leaving “Adam Doe” and “Brad Doe” unidentified for years. read more
Scientists Unlock Unique Chemical Signatures in Tires
Forensic scientists recently published a paper that details how they are classifying the chemical profile of tires to link vehicles back to potential crime scenes. read more
100-Day Plan to Address Cybersecurity Risks to U.S. Electric System
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched an initiative to enhance the cybersecurity of electric utilities’ industrial control systems (ICS) and secure the energy sector supply chain. read more