DNA

NIST Research Enables Enhanced DNA “Fingerprints”

December 15, 2016 // by Sarah Olson

Starting Jan. 1, 2017, forensic labs that participate in the FBI’s National DNA Index System (NDIS) increased the number of genetic markers analyzed from 13 to 20. Analyzing an increased number of genetic markers will make the DNA profiles more compatible with international DNA searches and will decrease the likelihood of a random match of …

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Prosecutors question work of APD DNA analyst (TX)

December 15, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

Prosecutors question work of APD DNA analyst (TX)Read More

New analysts undergoing training to fix APD DNA lab mess (TX)

December 13, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

New analysts undergoing training to fix APD DNA lab mess (TX)Read More

APD crime lab implements new DNA analysis guidelines (NM)

December 9, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

APD crime lab implements new DNA analysis guidelines (NM)Read More

NY senator from LI introduces ‘familial DNA’ legislation

December 9, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

NY senator from LI introduces ‘familial DNA’ legislationRead More

Use of familial DNA raises privacy concerns (OH)

December 7, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

Use of familial DNA raises privacy concerns (OH)Read More

Denver man sues lab techs after spending 61 days in jail because of mixed-up DNA samples (CO)

December 7, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

Denver man sues lab techs after spending 61 days in jail because of mixed-up DNA samples (CO)Read More

DNA bill would keep sample in system even if charges are dismissed (IN)

December 6, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

DNA bill would keep sample in system even if charges are dismissed (IN)Read More

After lab closure, daunting questions on DNA-based convictions remain (TX)

November 27, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

After lab closure, daunting questions on DNA-based convictions remain (TX)Read More

After lab closure, daunting questions on DNA-based convictions remain (TX)

November 27, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

After lab closure, daunting questions on DNA-based convictions remain (TX)Read More

In a National First, HFSC Begins Blind Testing in DNA, Latent Prints (TX)

November 21, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

In a National First, HFSC Begins Blind Testing in DNA, Latent Prints (TX)Read More

Defense tries new tack to fight DNA evidence in double homicide case (PA)

November 21, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

Defense tries new tack to fight DNA evidence in double homicide case (PA)Read More

An Artist Who Uses DNA to Make Life-Like Masks Is Wary of Cops Doing the Same

November 18, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

An Artist Who Uses DNA to Make Life-Like Masks Is Wary of Cops Doing the SameRead More

Parabon Awarded Government Contract to Develop Next-Generation Forensic DNA Analysis Platform

November 17, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

Parabon Awarded Government Contract to Develop Next-Generation Forensic DNA Analysis PlatformRead More

DNA evidence helps free a service dog from death row

November 7, 2016 // by Chris Liu-Beers

DNA evidence helps free a service dog from death rowRead More