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Computer Forensics: Best Practices for Sharing Digital Data
July 23, 2021
Sharing evidence is not as simple as in the days when a folder of photos or documents could be hand-delivered to investigators. Read More News

County Officials in Texas Settle Lawsuit Alleging Mishandling of Sexual Assault Cases
July 23, 2021
Local agencies reform how they handle sexual assault allegations and pay compensation to survivors following a lawsuit and a 2018 investigation. Read More News
Student Spotlight: Forensic Science as a Pre-med Path
July 23, 2021
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. Read More News
Tool May Help Understand the Inaccuracies of Eyewitness Testimony
July 23, 2021
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. Read More News
With Only 120 Picograms of DNA, 32-year-old Homicide Case is Solved
July 22, 2021
This sets a new lower limit on the quantity of DNA required to build a genealogical profile for a suspect of a crime. Read More News
Study Examines Feasibility of Recovering DNA from Water-logged Duct Tape
July 21, 2021
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. Read More News

MiSeq FGx Sequencing System

Understanding SNPs: How to use SNPs to enhance traditional forensic analyses
June 03, 2021
Get The Most Out of Every Sample With Ultra-Efficient Nucleic Acid Extraction
June 01, 2021
How Automated Sample Preparation Has Revolutionized Forensic DNA Analysis
June 01, 2021