Updated Tool for Calculating Likelihood Ratios in DNA Evidence
DBLR™ v1.4 enables kinship analysis, rapid database searches, mixture-to-mixture matches
Forensics
Reviving a Long-Extinct Bird
Researchers sequence the complete genome of the bush moa
Cosmic Rays Unlock Prehistoric Secrets
Researchers precisely date a Neolithic settlement using cosmic ray data
Roman-Era Lead Found to Originate from Cordova
Three ingots dating back to the Roman era demonstrate the importance of lead production and exportation in northern Cordoba
Forensic Science Techniques Used to ID Microplastic ‘Hotspots’ in Open Waters
Collaborative study identifies pollution concentrations, calls for targeted action in combating plastic contamination
New Simpler and Cost-Effective Forensics Test Helps Identify Touch DNA
Innovative method could have significant implications on forensic investigations
New Software Enables Users to Investigate Complex NGS Mixtures
The STRmix NGS is a newly launched software for interpreting complex DNA profiles
Advances in Forensic Science Improve Accuracy of ‘Time of Death’ Estimates
Researchers discover new "universal decomposers," a network of common microbes responsible for cadaver decomposition
Scientists ID Burned Bodies with DNA-Extracting Method Used on Wooly Mammoths
Technique could provide an effective way for forensic investigators to identify badly burned human remains
Groundbreaking Study on Decomposing Microbes Could Transform Forensic Science
Identification of the network of microbes responsible for animal decomposition will allow for more precise postmortems