DNA Analysis Hub

DNA analysis is the cornerstone of many of today’s—and yesterday’s—cases. Discover the newest trends in DNA analysis here.

Whether it’s PCR, capillary electrophoresis or next-generation sequencing, DNA analysis has become ubiquitous in today’s forensic laboratory. From mass disasters and human identification to forensic genetic genealogy and cold cases, DNA analysis is arguably the most important technique in a forensic lab expert’s toolbox. Our Forensic Investigation: DNA Analysis features a variety of content from Forensic, industry thought leaders, lab experts, police investigators and more—all of which can help a forensic professional on their journey to justice.

DNA Analysis Resources

  • Report Details the Forensic NGS Landscape and How to Make it Grow

    April 26, 2023
    Despite the success of the technique, a new report says NGS is still in an early adoption phase—and adoption has been slow.

  • Genealogy Links Possible Tulsa Race Massacre Remains to Surnames, Locations

    April 12, 2023
    In the most promising breakthrough yet, forensic scientists and researchers have generated investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) profiles for 6 unidentified individuals excavated from Oaklawn Cemetery during the 1921Graves investigation to identify victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

  • Genetic Genealogy Finds 30 Relatives of Jane Doe, But Not Her Name

    February 13, 2023
    Investigators have released a new facial approximation of a Jane Doe whose body was found in 1993. At least 30 relatives of Jane Doe have been identified and contacted, but her identity still remains a mystery.

  • DNA Ties Serial Rapist to 3 Attacks, Possibly More

    February 06, 2023
    Genetic genealogy has helped identify a serial rapist who was committing crimes for at least 40 years of his life, varying his location and even changing his MO as he got older and became plagued with medical issues.

  • Infographic: Beyond Homicides: 3 Other Applications for Forensic DNA

    May 26, 2021
    Human identification is all about getting answers. Whether it's natural disaster, accidents, war, political strife, or any other conflict, friends, loved ones and ancestors live in uncertainty. These people deserve answers— and so do the missing. Explore this infographic to learn how forensic DNA analysis is working to give the missing back their names in three non-traditional applications.
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