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

  • SNP Typing in Universal Analysis Software and Kinship Estimation with GEDmatch PRO

    March 08, 2021
    Forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) has proven instrumental in solving cold cases. Current methods of generating genomic data for FGG, such as whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and microarray-based genotyping, are constrained by DNA input and low quality samples. The ForenSeq® Kintelligence Kit overcomes this barrier, offering a targeted sequencing solution for low DNA inputs and highly degraded DNA samples. This white paper from Verogen provides a workflow that generates new investigative leads to help solve violent crimes and missing persons cases when other options have failed.

  • Infographic: Three Impactful Genetic Genealogy Cases Solved in 2020

    March 01, 2021
    On April 24, 2018, forensic genetic genealogy identified one of the most prolific murderers in U.S. history—opening the floodgates. Fast forward three years and forensic genetic genealogy has been used to solve thousands of cold cases across the globe. With every lead, every relative, every name, forensic genetic genealogy is changing both people’s lives and forensic science as a whole.

  • Infographic: Capillary Electrophoresis versus Next-Generation Sequencing

    December 10, 2020
    In forensic and crime laboratories, capillary electrophoresis is still the "norm" for DNA analysis. However, as technology advances, next-generation sequencing is increasingly finding its way into laboratories. Each technique is advantageous on its own, but there are some samples and cases that call for one method over the other. Compare and contrast below to understand which works best in your workflow.
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