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Identified: Body of Immigrant Found Dead in 1986
On Aug. 3, 1986, the body of deceased adult female was discovered down an embankment. Police discovered the victim had sustained traumatic injuries to her body that were consistent with foul play. read more
Washington Adds Over 2,500 DNA Samples to National Database
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that more than 2,600 serious criminal offenders provided their DNA to law enforcement after previously failing to do so as required by law. read more
Study: Racial Discrimination Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology
“We know that Black Americans are at an elevated risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias compared to non-Hispanic white Americans, but we don’t fully understand all the factors that contribute to this disproportionate risk." read more
Wiley Releases 2024 Spectral Database for Designer Drugs
This year's update introduces over 850 new mass spectra and over 500 new, unique compounds in major categories of interest. read more
Experts Urge FDA to Rescind Approval of DNA-based Opioid Addiction Test
A group of scientists and experts are calling on the FDA to rescind their approval of a controversial DNA test that claims to predict genetic risk of opioid addiction. read more
Remains Found in 2021 Identified as Suspected Smuggling Victim
It is suspected de Vargas was in the process of being smuggled from San Salvador to Houston when she died. read more
Experiment Explores the Impact of Gunshots on Legs, Arms
The problem: Much of the existing literature on gunshots and fracture patterns primarily focuses on injuries to the skull, rather than the body’s long bones, such as the legs and arms. read more
Genealogy Identifies Skeletal Remains Found at Home in 2022
The discovery was made when a homeowner's dog brought a human skull to their residence located just northeast of Oxford, Mississippi. read more
Indiana State Police are Hiring a Forensic Genealogist
The Indiana State Police is accepting applications for a Forensic Genealogist to serve in the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division at the Indianapolis Regional Laboratory. read more
Can DNA Be Collected from AC Units at Crime Scenes?
Researchers are using a new technique to potentially pick up and record airborne forensic DNA evidence from crime scenes wiped clean of fingerprints and other trace evidence. read more
Team Identifies Skeletal Remains Recovered in 2014
Investigators believe that the man’s remains were in a remote area near Virgin, Utah for one to two years prior to their discovery. read more
Native Student Works to Create Missing Persons DNA Database
A Ph.D. student in forensic and molecular anthropology, who is also a Blackfeet descendant, is working to create the first DNA database of Blackfeet Nation members. read more
Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Veterinary Forensics
Working on cases of horrifying violence and neglect can take a huge emotional toll, but Southard finds strength in the fact that her work can prevent future suffering. read more
Biologists Create Vaccine for 'Zombie Drug' Xylazine
One of the three vaccines significantly increased movement in mice given xylazine after 10 minutes, while two of the three vaccines led to an improvement in breathing. read more
Genealogy IDs 17-Year-Old Homicide Victim Found in 1979
After 44 years, a murdered teen, whose remains were found in a Rancho Cucamonga, California vineyard, has been identified as 17-year-old Karen Marie Heverly. read more