DNA analysis is considered the gold standard for identifying victims of mass fatalities. But how does it work?

Advanced DNA technology aided the Alameda County Sheriff's Office in identifying the 2007 remains of Esteban Pablo Pablo, ...

The Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program, which aims to help labs replace aging equipment, train staff and reduce case backlogs, would be cut by 71% under President Donald ...

ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. - A DNA laboratory in Texas has identified human remains found in Alameda 16 years ago. Using forensic ...

Forensic DNA analysis can provide conclusive evidence to trace specific individuals to a crime scene and has been instrumental in solving cold cases, exonerating the wrongfully accused and bringing ...

Imagine a lone DNA strand bringing to an end decades of suffering for a family without rhyme or reason. That’s what happened ...

Forensic DNA analysis is less accurate for some people, University of Oregon study finds by: Michaela Bourgeois Posted: Oct 26, 2024 / 08:30 AM PDT Updated: Oct 21, 2024 / 11:49 AM PDT ...

It aims to enhance the precision of DNA analysis while streamlining workflow in the lab. A flexible and highly sensitive system, the Spectrum CE is compatible with PowerPlex ® STR kits, including next ...

Researchers have found that forensic "DNA mixture analysis" is less accurate for certain groups of people with lower genetic diversity, which could falsely link them to crime scenes.

Crime documentaries and courtroom dramas offer only a glimpse into the complex world of forensic science. While DNA analysis plays a key role in identifying suspects or victims, the scope of ...

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 14, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS — At least 75 DNA samples at the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Forensic Science Laboratory have potentially been contaminated.

“Forensic DNA analysis offers a way to solve cases that are truly unsolvable,” David Mittelman, PhD, CEO of Othram, says. “Using genomic tools in forensics is a force multiplier for ...