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The Emotional Impact of Working in Investigative Genetic Genealogy

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The thrill of the chase is what draws so many to the field, and the satisfaction of helping bring justice to victims of violent crime is the icing on the cake. With that said, there are some enormous drawbacks to working in IGG. read more
Multiple Agencies, Labs Collaborate to ID 1991 John Doe

In 2023, DNA samples extracted from the remains were sent to Intermountain Forensics, a non-profit laboratory in Salt Lake City, Utah, for analysis and whole-genome sequencing. read more
New Fluorescent Spray can Detect Fingerprints in 10 Seconds

Scientists have developed a water soluble, non-toxic fluorescent spray that makes fingerprints visible in just a few seconds. read more
Professors Land Grant to Enhance Forensic Standards in Dismemberment Cases

Dismembered bodies are a reality in criminal investigations. In such cases, investigators need as much information as possible, and that evidence has to stand up in a court of law. read more
The 'Bog' is Where Forensics and Archaeology Meet

There have been at least 2,000 bog bodies recovered from Europe’s peatlands, with around 130 found in Ireland. read more
Project Match Identifies Two Indigenous Women Nearly 50 Years Later

DNA technology has identified the remains of two Indigenous women found deceased in the 1970s. read more
Identified: RV'er Who Made Friends with the Wrong Felon

Japel was 70 years old at the time of her death. Betty Lou Japel was last heard from in 2006 after going missing while traveling with her partner, Kenneth Miller. read more
University Launches Free Course Targeting Fentanyl, Opioid Drug Trends

Florida International University is launching an officer safety course, developed to help agencies use technology for rapid deployment of field analysis of dangerous drugs, including opioids like fentanyl. read more
University to Open New Human ID, Forensic Anthropology Lab

The fully functioning forensic anthropology facility will be capable of providing a full and detailed biological profile of unknown decedents. read more
Furry Forensics: Identifying Animal Furs Based on Proteins

UC Davis researchers are helping develop methods to identify animal furs based on protein—and further enforce California’s fur ban. read more
Identification of Decomposing Microbes Could Enable Better Time-of-death Estimates

For the first time, researchers have identified what appears to be a network of approximately 20 microbes that universally drive the decomposition of animal flesh. The findings have significant implications for the future of forensic science. read more
Remains of Sandra Young Identified after 54 Years

Through dedicated inter-agency cooperation, the remains of a previously unidentified young woman have been identified as Sandra Young, a Portland teenager who went missing from the Portland metro area more than five decades ago. read more
Genealogy Identifies Remains Found in Woods in 2022

Two rings, a band with diamonds and a solid silver band, were found in close proximity to the woman’s remains. read more
New Methods to Accurately Determine THC in Seized Cannabis

Researchers address the need for simple, cost-effective ways to differentiate hemp from marijuana. read more
Improved Monitoring of South Africa's DNA Database Reduces Analysis Backlog

The committee has called for the DNA Board to continuously monitor the process for the onboarding of the Combined DNA Index System project and the training of the South African Police Service on the system. read more