Depositing skin cells and their DNA varies between individuals, but new data shows that some people have higher intra-variability in their cell deposits.
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Researchers have proposed a method of assigned sex estimation that is “population-inclusive,” or one that did not inherently rely on any estimation of ancestry by using 3D volume-rendered computed tomography scans of ancestry skulls to estimate assigned sex at birth.
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The criminal justice system is failing autistic people, argue researchers after a survey of lawyers found that an overwhelming majority of their clients were not provided with adequate support or adjustments.
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In groundbreaking work that has the potential to completely upend forensic DNA analysis, a particle physicist has developed technology that can deconvolute a DNA mixture of up to 8 people in less than one minute—in a deterministic manner.
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In the midst of a war in Europe, forensic and chemical researchers at Indiana University (IUPUI) have discovered another way to utilize blow flies—as chemical sensors with a focus on the detection of chemical warfare agents.
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Advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy have helped the Vermont State Police identify the source of DNA found as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Brianna Maitland.
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Authorities said that forensic and criminal investigation experts had confirmed the identities of 114 passengers and six crew members.
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A 61-year-old woman was arrested in Oklahoma in the 1993 killing of a Northern California shop owner who was shot during a “robbery gone wrong."
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The survey revealed that more than half of the respondents are expecting to make major investments in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) technology over the next two years to address growing cybersecurity threats.
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Zheng scanned the samples using a high-resolution 3D microscope, creating a virtual model of the toolmarks found on the bullets and cartridge cases.
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