DNA varies between and within species, and so it can be used in forensic work when biological material is associated with a crime or other legal case. Forensic DNA analysis began in 1985 with the ...

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April 19: This story has been corrected. This story was co-published with PBS Frontline. This is how I — a journalism graduate student with no background in forensics — became certified as a “Forensic ...

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Forensic DNA profiling based on short tandem repeat (STR) markers currently allows the identification of persons already known to the investigating authorities. This technology has recently been ...

The FBI was not pleased. There were mentions of the agency in documents connected to an upcoming forensics conference that it deemed disparaging. So in the weeks before President Donald Trump took ...

Forensic science plays a crucial role in modern courtrooms. However, its complexity often presents challenges for jurors who must interpret expert testimony filled with technical terms and scientific ...

The name Colin Pitchfork might not be as recognizable as Charles Manson or Jeffrey Dahmer. But for those in the forensic science community, it’s a name that holds weight. Pitchfork was the first ...

In the last week of March, the top-rated show in the country was “NCIS.” An hour-long crime drama, the series features actor Pauley Perrette, whose portrayal of fictional forensic scientist Abby ...

As technology becomes increasingly integral to our daily lives, it's no surprise that crime-solving has advanced to near-futuristic levels. From retinal scanning to trace evidence chemistry, modern ...

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