Forensic DNA evidence relies on understanding how genetic material is transferred, recovered and interpreted in criminal investigations. At its core are the processes of primary transfer, whereby DNA ...

This workshop session focused on probabilistic genotyping (PG; see Box 3-1) and featured presentations from panelists with expertise in forensic analysis, genetics, computer science, and law. It was ...

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, ...

When TV shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation portray DNA processing in the forensic lab, the results appear instantly with a DNA match wrapping up the case in hours. However, the ...

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.

Seizing drugs or arresting suspects can disrupt criminal operations, but dismantling transnational criminal networks requires ...

Definition: DNA amplification is the laboratory process of making many copies of a selected DNA sequence from a very small starting amount. It allows DNA that would otherwise be too scarce to detect ...

A woman killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks has been formally identified nearly 25 years later through a groundbreaking forensic technique, marking a major milestone in the nation’s ...

Alicia Carriquiry, Iowa State University and chair of the workshop planning committee, moderated this session of the workshop, which focused on FDP (see Box 4-1). The panel featured speakers with ...