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RapidHIT ID System from Thermo Fisher Scientific
The RapidHIT ID System is a fast and simple-to-use instrument that produces trusted lab-quality forensic DNA profiles in 90 minutes. The system integrates sample preparation and capillary electrophoresis to generate DNA profiles that are aggregated within Applied Biosystems RapidLINK Software for ... read more
Rapid DNA: Forging Partnerships - Success at Arizona Department of Public Safety
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ForenSeq Kintelligence Kit from Verogen
The only sequence-based assay designed for forensic genetic genealogy (FGG), the ForenSeq Kintelligence Kit minimizes privacy concerns by excluding medically informative and minor allele frequency SNPs found in whole-genome sequencing (WGS) or array-based workflows. Robust PCR and primer designs ... read more
Forensic Mitochondrial DNA Analysis
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Coercive Collection of DNA is Damaging to Future Genomic R&D
The potential of genetics is perhaps unprecedented, but members of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) warn in a new article that the technology may never get that far if we don’t take action now against the compulsory collection of DNA performed by multiple countries, including the United... read more
DDP Helps ID Two Victims 44 Years Later
The sheriff’s office has used numerous resources in attempts to identify the victims, including working with Matt McDaniel, a Clemson resident interested in the case, who suggested reaching out to DNA Doe Project in 2019. read more
U.S. Embassy Belize, Government Host Forum on Strengthening Medicolegal Death Investigation System
The participants discussed the benefits of transitioning from Belize’s current coroner system to an established medical examiner system that would include board certification for Forensic Practitioners as well as better opportunities for continued training in Forensic Medicine and Forensic Pathology... read more
OSAC's Firearms & Toolmarks Subcommittee Develops Firearms Process Map
The Firearms Process Map, which captures the ‘as-is’ state of firearms examination, provides details about the procedures, methods and decision points most frequently encountered in firearms examination. read more
New Probes See Rare Quadruple-helix DNA in Living Human Cells
The probes reveal how G-quadruplexes are "unwound" by certain proteins, and can also help identify molecules that bind to G-quadruplexes. read more
Idaho Sees Decrease in Rape Kit Submissions
Fewer sexual assault evidence kits were submitted to the state for testing last year, according to an annual report from the Idaho State Police. read more
Police Reopen 1989 Missing Person's Case After Vehicle With Human Remains Found Submerged
The White Plains Police Department has reopened a missing person’s case that was first reported in late 1989, based on a recent discovery by DEP Police of a vehicle submerged in an upstate reservoir, matching the description of a vehicle relevant to the case. read more
Parabon, Fort Myers Police Solve 1984 Cold Case Homicide
On June 26, 1984, the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a call of shots being fired in the area of Palm Ave and Lincoln Blvd. Upon arrival, officers located Claretha Gibbs, who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. read more
NYC Paid NBA Star Millions After Assault by Officer, Who Received No Punishment
Sefolosha sued, and the city paid its largest settlement for alleged police brutality in years: $4.5 million. But, the city insisted during the case that the officers were blameless, and they ended up facing no significant punishment. read more
Pervis Payne Still on Death Row Despite Unknown Male DNA on Murder Weapon
A crime lab in California has found unknown male DNA on the knife Pervis Payne is accused of using to murder Charisse Christopher and her 2-year-old daughter, and non-fatally stab her 4-year-old son. read more
Encryption Battle Rages on as the ACLU Sues FBI
After a partially unanswered Freedom of Information Act request, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing the FBI to learn more about the federal agency’s Electronic Device Analysis Unit. read more