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Forensic Anthropologist Kathy Reichs Discusses her Latest Bones Book, DNA Advances and ‘Experts’
Brain lesion. Faceless corpse. Exile. Conspiracy. Exploitation of the vulnerable. If that sounds like a good story, you may want to purchase a copy of Kathy Reichs’ brand-new book. read more
Mapping Populations Most at Risk of Opiate Addiction
Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are helping to identify those most at risk in Ohio of overdosing on opiates. read more
University Forensic Lab to Assist in Crisis of Missing American Indian Women
Two universities formalized a collaboration that will use forensics, genetics and education to help find answers to the more than 500 cases of Native American women and girls who have vanished or have been killed in 71 cities. read more
Anonymous No More: Genetics, Genealogy Identify the Dead in Unmarked Graves
A method developed by a team of geneticists, archaeologists and demographers may make it possible to identify thousands of individuals whose remains lie in unmarked graves. read more
Nation’s First Automated Rapid DNA Collection
Rapid DNA allows law enforcement agencies to quickly search against unsolved crimes across the nation while an arrestee is in custody during the booking process. read more
Science Debunks Cultural Medicine Myth: Pangolin Scales are Useless
Whether spread because of a bad journal article, ancient cultural traditions or simply rumor, scientists have a responsibility to relay correct, impartial data whenever possible. read more
Remains Found in Delaware Woods Identified as Missing Man
Delaware's Division of Forensic Science has identified skeletal remains found in a wooded area this month as a man who went missing in September. read more
Mississippi State Crime Lab Backlog More Than Doubles Since 2017
Mississippi currently has three on-staff forensic pathologists and four on contract that help intermittently throughout the year to handle autopsies and complete reports. read more
New Water Cannon Technology a Breakthrough for Bomb Squads
ReVJeT breaks apart IEDs by targeting a stream of high-velocity liquid, such as water. It does not detonate the device, but rather disarms it from a distance. read more
DNA Evidence Sets Man Free After 29 Years on Death Row
After he pled no contest to second degree murder, the Court ordered Hildwin released with time served. He spent nearly 30 years on Florida’s death row for a murder he always maintained he did not commit. read more
Wisconsin, Louisiana Forensic Labs Now Using STRmix
The addition of crime labs in Wisconsin and Louisiana brings to 53 the number of forensic laboratories in the United States now using STRmix to resolve DNA profiles in criminal investigations. read more
DPAA Scientist Recognized for Isotope Research to ID Missing Military
Berg earned this year’s award for his research in intraperson variation in isotopic values, which is directly linked with the establishment of the first DoD ANAB-accredited isotope laboratory. read more
Mobile Forensic Lab Brings New Dimension to Outdoor Crime Scenes
The stocked van was designed by and purpose-built from the ground up for forensic scientists in a project that took more than two years to complete. read more
Survey: Public Wants More Compensation, Security for Their Genomic Data
A recent survey finds that once people are aware of issues surrounding the use and security of genetic information, people become more concerned. read more
Next-gen 911 Services are Highly Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
The next-generation of 911 systems that now accommodate text, images and video still have severe issues and vulnerabilities. read more