Researchers are using computational chemistry to investigate how opioids, like morphine, can be redesigned to target specific pain regions without affecting the brain.
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Local agencies reform how they handle sexual assault allegations and pay compensation to survivors following a lawsuit and a 2018 investigation.
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Andrew Chapman saw an opportunity to stand out from other medical school applicants by entering the Forensic and Investigative Sciences program, FIVS, in the Department of Entomology.
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The new tool, referred to as a "scene wheel," will help researchers study how accurately we construct mental representations of visual experiences for later retrieval—for example, how well an eyewitness recalls details of a crime or accident.
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Sharing evidence is not as simple as in the days when a folder of photos or documents could be hand-delivered to investigators.
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This sets a new lower limit on the quantity of DNA required to build a genealogical profile for a suspect of a crime.
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The arrest of a man tied to at least two sexual assaults in the Orlando area 19 years ago has led the Orlando Police Department to change the policy on how long it storages evidence from sexual assault kits.
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A new study evaluates the recovery of DNA from folded duct tape that has been submerged in ocean water for up to 2 weeks. The study is published in the peer-reviewed journal Forensic Genomics.
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The Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Science (OSAC) will launch a new subcommittee that will draft standards for collecting physical evidence from victims of sexual assault.
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Federal funding supporting New Jersey’s “Opportunity Meets Innovation” higher education challenge will introduce Newark high school students to forensic science as a pathway to college—and a STEM education—under a new program from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
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