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DNA Testing in Quality of Life Offenses

A newly accredited regional lab in MN is focusing, in the majority of its cases, on DNA testing and other forensic analysis in “quality of life” offenses.  Story here.

DNA Architecture

For a brief description of new research into the multi-dimensional architecture of DNA, see ScienceNews

Judge Alex Kozinski on 8 Criminal Justice Myths, including Forensic Myths

In an excerpt from a law review article by the Judge, he notes: Fingerprint evidence is foolproof. Not so. Identifying prints that are taken by police using fingerprinting equipment and proper technique may be a relatively simple process, but latent… Continue Reading →

Fingerprints in the Lunch Line

Read here about an Ohio school district that plans to scan students’ fingerprints rather than use ID cards in the school lunch line.

NPR on new play “Whorl Inside a Loop”

Listen to this NPR story about a new off-Broadway play that revolves around a rare fingerprint pattern – a whorl inside a loop – and here is a NYT review of the play.

Introducing Forensics Forum

This blog aims to impartially cover recent events relating to forensic science, including all forms of scientific evidence relevant in criminal cases, as well as new scientific research, policy developments, and legal developments in the area of forensic science.  The… Continue Reading →

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