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Transfer DNA: An Updated, Unbiased Term for Touch/Trace DNA
January 14, 2026
In order to prevent any ongoing confusion or biases within the scientific and legal community, we propose the use of "Transfer DNA" to serve as an all-encompassing term for DNA that has transferred from one surface/person to another, and where the biological source and mechanism of deposition cannot be definitively attributed. Read More

Fingerprint of Ancient Seafarer Found on Scandinavia’s Oldest Plank Boat
December 15, 2025
A fingerprint has been found in the tars used to build the oldest known wooden plank boat in Scandinavia, which provides a direct link to the seaborne raiders who used the boat over 2,000 years ago. Read More
Othram to Provide Genealogical Support to Marines
December 10, 2025
Through this contract, Othram will identify, locate, and engage next-of-kin of unaccounted-for Marines to support DNA reference sample collection for repatriation and historical case resolution. Read More
Researchers Call for More Resources to Boost Bomb-sniffing Dog Effectiveness
December 10, 2025
“I don’t think the standards are too high, I think we’re not supporting the handlers in the way they need to be supported,” said DeGreeff, who believes improved allocation of resources would have important real-world impacts. Read More
Domestic Abuser Caught by Forensic Marking Spray
December 10, 2025
Terrified of what he might do if he came back, she was offered several safety measures by Durham Constabulary, including SelectaDNA personal defence spray, which she accepted. Read More
How Cartel Violence Increases Risks for Migrants at U.S.-Mexico Border
December 10, 2025
As the U.S. government turns its attention to drug cartels in Mexico, new research from the University of California, Davis, suggests that violent competition among criminal organizations increases the risks migrants face at the northern border. Read More
Maggots' Molecular Markers Could Revolutionize Timeline in Death Investigations
December 08, 2025
Researchers have identified a technique that focuses on a maggot’s gene expression and metabolic changes to more accurately estimate how long someone has been dead. Read More

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