PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A new study led by researchers from the University of Oregon dug into limitations of a forensic tool used at crime scenes — discovering one way that people may be incorrectly ...

The following overview reflects information shared in presentations from multiple workshop speakers. They should not be construed as consensus or exhaustive definitions of the topics discussed. What ...

In the constantly evolving field of forensic science, processing DNA quickly and accurately is paramount. Recent advances in technology have transformed the landscape of forensic DNA analysis, ...

A mass of writhing maggots on a decomposing murder victim is not a sight for the squeamish, but for some, it is evidence. A maggot’s age and species can give essential information to forensic ...

New research reveals an innovative wildlife forensics method that uses advanced genetic tools and local DNA databases to help authorities solve complex environmental crimes involving multiple species.

Forensic DNA analysis has fundamentally changed criminal investigations, providing an unprecedented level of accuracy in identifying suspects, exonerating the innocent, and solving cold cases. And ...

In April 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) introduced the draft for the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, commonly referred to as the DNA Bill. The primary aim of ...

MASSIVELY parallel sequencing (MPS) has transformed forensic DNA analysis by allowing scientists to examine multiple DNA markers simultaneously and in far greater detail than earlier methods. Despite ...

An identical twin commits a crime and leaves their DNA at the scene. Can DNA testing reveal which twin is the culprit? This question reportedly came up in a case in France last month, in which the ...

Lucknow: The government led by Yogi Adityanath has decided to establish 5 new laboratories at the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Sciences to curb evolving methods of crime. Through these ...