Every human has unique DNA (except for identical twins who share the same DNA, as they both came from the same initial cell). Forensic scientists use the unique nature of DNA to help catch criminals.

DEDHAM, Mass. (WJAR) — Two forensic scientists from the state crime lab took the stand Friday to testify about DNA evidence and taillight pieces in Karen Read's murder trial in Norfolk Superior ...

In research published in Advanced Science, investigators describe their ability to reconstruct 3D facial images from DNA data, which could have important applications in forensic investigations of ...

She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Forensic DNA testing has allowed detectives to close a decades-old cold case homicide in Nevada, police said.

"If this affects DNA strand separation, all protein interactions with DNA are also going to be affected," Marko said. "For example, the tendency for proteins to stick to specific sites on DNA and ...

The British geneticist who pioneered techniques for DNA fingerprinting and profiling said the death of the government's Forensic Science Service (FSS) tomorrow could leave a world leading research ...