Articles

How to Get Comfortable with AI in Digital Forensics
May 13, 2026
It’s alright to feel uncomfortable with AI, but the opportunity is huge and forensics teams will need to learn how to get comfortable with it. read more
How Courts Decide When Computer DNA Evidence is Reliable
May 04, 2026
On March 26, 2026, the federal Third Circuit Court issued an appellate decision in US v. Anderson. Their precedential opinion affirming the reliability of Cybergenetics TrueAllele probabilistic ... read more
A Forensic Analysis of Fire Debris: Complexities in Origin Determination
April 01, 2026
Fire patterns and fire effects influenced by ventilation and flashover can mislead investigators, resulting in incorrect origin assignment. read more
Battling Investigator Burnout in the Age of Infinite Digital Evidence
March 09, 2026
While expanding digital evidence can accelerate investigations, it’s creating an overload for investigators and digital forensics teams, who are spending more than 20 hours per case reviewing digital ... read more
When Voices Lie: Detecting AI-Generated Audio in a Courtroom
January 21, 2026
This case illustrates a pivotal moment in modern forensic science: when the ability to detect manipulation becomes as crucial as the ability to analyze speech itself. read more
Pre-screening Novel Psychoactive Substances to Speed Detection
January 12, 2026
Researchers at the CFSRE have been working to develop faster and more flexible methods to detect and identify NPS in biological and drug samples. read more

Mixture Matters: Practical Strategies for Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures
February 10, 2026
Mixture interpretation begins at collection. Sampling strategy, substrate type, and environmental exposure all affect how contributors are represented in a profile. read more
How Efficient is Your DNA Extraction Method? Tips to Maximize Profiling Success
December 10, 2024
Increasing the quality and quantity of extracted DNA improves the chances of successful downstream PCR and genotyping, which is especially important for crime scene evidence with limited DNA. read more
LIMS Benefits Multiple Stakeholders in the Forensic Lab
November 25, 2024
End-to-end laboratory informatics solutions help forensic professionals do their jobs with greater efficiency, accuracy and visibility. read more