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Registration Now Open Advancing DNA Forensics: Meet, Learn, Innovate Step into the heart of forensic DNA innovation at ISHI – the largest annual symposium dedicated to your field. Connect with thought...
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Registration for #ISHI36 is OPEN!
Join forensic DNA professionals at the 36th International Symposium on Human Identification—happening November 3-6, 2025, in Palm Beach, FL!
🔬 Cutting-edge forensic science
👥 Unparalleled networking
📅 Register now: www.ishinews.com/
Join forensic DNA professionals at the 36th International Symposium on Human Identification—happening November 3-6, 2025, in Palm Beach, FL!
🔬 Cutting-edge forensic science
👥 Unparalleled networking
📅 Register now: www.ishinews.com/
New Tulsa Race Massacre victim identified, IGG guardrails issued in Ontario, and creating human DNA from scratch. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA! www.ishinews.com/fs-news-week...
This Week in Forensic Science - ISHI News
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the ...
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June 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM
New Tulsa Race Massacre victim identified, IGG guardrails issued in Ontario, and creating human DNA from scratch. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA! www.ishinews.com/fs-news-week...
AI shows promise in evaluating complex forensic evidence, learnings from 6,000-year-old DNA, and the latest cold cases thawed. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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This Week in Forensic Science - ISHI News
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the ...
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June 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
AI shows promise in evaluating complex forensic evidence, learnings from 6,000-year-old DNA, and the latest cold cases thawed. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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Exploring the uses for environmental DNA, how AI may impact forensic science, and cold cases closed. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA! www.ishinews.com/fs-news-week...
This Week in Forensic Science - ISHI News
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the ...
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June 6, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Exploring the uses for environmental DNA, how AI may impact forensic science, and cold cases closed. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA! www.ishinews.com/fs-news-week...
Meet one of this year’s #ISHI36 Student Ambassadors: Maria Josefina Castagnola
From biochemistry in Argentina to pioneering forensic epigenetics and AI in DVI, her work reflects the power of science to serve justice.
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From biochemistry in Argentina to pioneering forensic epigenetics and AI in DVI, her work reflects the power of science to serve justice.
Get inspired by her journey: www.ishinews.com/introducing-...
Introducing the 2025 ISHI Student Ambassadors: Maria Josefina Castagnola - ISHI News
Maria Josefina Castagnola didn’t land in forensic genetics by accident—it was a gradual unfolding, driven by a lifelong love of science and a growing interest in how identity and justice intersect. Fr...
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June 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Meet one of this year’s #ISHI36 Student Ambassadors: Maria Josefina Castagnola
From biochemistry in Argentina to pioneering forensic epigenetics and AI in DVI, her work reflects the power of science to serve justice.
Get inspired by her journey: www.ishinews.com/introducing-...
From biochemistry in Argentina to pioneering forensic epigenetics and AI in DVI, her work reflects the power of science to serve justice.
Get inspired by her journey: www.ishinews.com/introducing-...
A new campaign for safer knives in Europe, what ancient DNA has revealed, and cold cases closed. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA! www.ishinews.com/fs-news-week...
This Week in Forensic Science - ISHI News
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the ...
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May 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
A new campaign for safer knives in Europe, what ancient DNA has revealed, and cold cases closed. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA! www.ishinews.com/fs-news-week...
DNA evidence can tell us whose profile is present—but not always how it got there. This raises a question experts are beginning to tackle: how do we responsibly interpret results when context is everything?
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May 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
DNA evidence can tell us whose profile is present—but not always how it got there. This raises a question experts are beginning to tackle: how do we responsibly interpret results when context is everything?
View the full interview on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqSl...
View the full interview on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqSl...
What’s it like to transform a field while training the next generation of forensic scientists? At ISHI 35, Claire Glynn sat down with ISHI Student Ambassador, Charlotte Sutter, to discuss her journey in forensic genetics.
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Shaping the Future of Forensic Genetics: Claire Glynn on Advancing Science and Empowering Students - ISHI News
What’s it like to transform a field while training the next generation of forensic scientists? At ISHI 35, Claire Glynn, Associate Professor at the University of New Haven, sat down with ISHI Student ...
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May 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
What’s it like to transform a field while training the next generation of forensic scientists? At ISHI 35, Claire Glynn sat down with ISHI Student Ambassador, Charlotte Sutter, to discuss her journey in forensic genetics.
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The latest solves assisted by forensic investigative genetic genealogy and Loyola introduces a new BS in forensic science program. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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This Week in Forensic Science - ISHI News
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the ...
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May 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The latest solves assisted by forensic investigative genetic genealogy and Loyola introduces a new BS in forensic science program. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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When your casework includes tiger bones, ancient DNA, and international crime scenes—every day is anything but ordinary.
Watch the full interview with Daniel Vanĕk, forensic scientist and former Czech police officer, on our blog: www.ishinews.com/tiger-slaugh...
Watch the full interview with Daniel Vanĕk, forensic scientist and former Czech police officer, on our blog: www.ishinews.com/tiger-slaugh...
Tiger Slaughterhouses and Forensic DNA: How Science is Fighting Illegal Wildlife Trade - ISHI News
How is forensic DNA helping to combat the illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species? At ISHI 35, Daniel Vanĕk, forensic scientist and former Czech police officer, shared his groundbreaking...
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May 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
When your casework includes tiger bones, ancient DNA, and international crime scenes—every day is anything but ordinary.
Watch the full interview with Daniel Vanĕk, forensic scientist and former Czech police officer, on our blog: www.ishinews.com/tiger-slaugh...
Watch the full interview with Daniel Vanĕk, forensic scientist and former Czech police officer, on our blog: www.ishinews.com/tiger-slaugh...
Today is #NationalDNADay—a day to celebrate the discovery of DNA’s double helix and the completion of the Human Genome Project. Two breakthroughs that changed science forever—and gave rise to modern forensic DNA analysis. #ISHI36 #ForensicScience 🧬
April 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Today is #NationalDNADay—a day to celebrate the discovery of DNA’s double helix and the completion of the Human Genome Project. Two breakthroughs that changed science forever—and gave rise to modern forensic DNA analysis. #ISHI36 #ForensicScience 🧬
STRmix launches new version of DBLR for calculating likelihood ratios, a new method to detect gunshot residue from crime scenes, and new hope for unsolved MMIP cases. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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This Week in Forensic Science - ISHI News
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the ...
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April 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
STRmix launches new version of DBLR for calculating likelihood ratios, a new method to detect gunshot residue from crime scenes, and new hope for unsolved MMIP cases. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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After the Chile wildfires, forensic scientists used the PowerPlex 35GY® system to recover DNA from degraded remains—increasing allele detection, reducing sample exhaustion, and improving processing time.
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Evaluation of the PowerPlex 35GY Amplification System - The ISHI Report February 2025
In February of this year, Chile experienced a massive wildfire, one of the largest disasters in the country’s history. The event affected 15,500 homes, burned 8,500 hectares, and resulted in 135 fatal...
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April 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
After the Chile wildfires, forensic scientists used the PowerPlex 35GY® system to recover DNA from degraded remains—increasing allele detection, reducing sample exhaustion, and improving processing time.
📖 Read the full article in The ISHI Report: promega.foleon.com/theishirepor...
📖 Read the full article in The ISHI Report: promega.foleon.com/theishirepor...
The latest cases closed thanks to FIGG, the nation's first mass fatality cold weather training, and a partnership leads to Nevada's first forensic studies certificate program. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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This Week in Forensic Science - ISHI News
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the ...
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April 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The latest cases closed thanks to FIGG, the nation's first mass fatality cold weather training, and a partnership leads to Nevada's first forensic studies certificate program. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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What does it take to identify victims in mass fatality incidents? At #ISHI35, a panel of forensic experts shared their experiences and insights on the challenges, emotional toll, and groundbreaking advancements in victim identification.
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Inside Mass Fatality Identification: Lessons and Innovations from Forensic Experts - ISHI News
What does it take to identify victims in mass fatality incidents? At #ISHI35, a panel of forensic experts shared their experiences and insights on the challenges, emotional toll, and groundbreaking ad...
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March 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
What does it take to identify victims in mass fatality incidents? At #ISHI35, a panel of forensic experts shared their experiences and insights on the challenges, emotional toll, and groundbreaking advancements in victim identification.
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Environmental DNA is rewriting forensic investigations.
A new study shows how DNA from air, dust, and surfaces can help identify who was present—even in the absence of traditional evidence.
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A new study shows how DNA from air, dust, and surfaces can help identify who was present—even in the absence of traditional evidence.
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Investigative Use of Environmental DNA: A New Frontier in Forensic Genetics - ISHI News
This article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence. However, all content has been thoroughly reviewed and curated by a human editor before posting to guarantee accuracy, relevan...
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March 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Environmental DNA is rewriting forensic investigations.
A new study shows how DNA from air, dust, and surfaces can help identify who was present—even in the absence of traditional evidence.
📖 Read more: www.ishinews.com/investigativ...
#ForensicScience #eDNA #ISHIReport #DNAAnalysis
A new study shows how DNA from air, dust, and surfaces can help identify who was present—even in the absence of traditional evidence.
📖 Read more: www.ishinews.com/investigativ...
#ForensicScience #eDNA #ISHIReport #DNAAnalysis
Creating images of fallen Ukrainian soldiers for identification, Cuyahoga County IDs 7 cold case rapists in 5 months, and examining Beethoven's DNA 200 years later. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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This Week in Forensic Science - ISHI News
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the ...
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March 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Creating images of fallen Ukrainian soldiers for identification, Cuyahoga County IDs 7 cold case rapists in 5 months, and examining Beethoven's DNA 200 years later. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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How do you bring justice to a case that has gone unsolved for 50 years? At #ISHI35, Cristina Servidio from DNA Labs International shared how forensic investigative genetic genealogy helped identify the Indianapolis Slasher after decades of mystery.
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Solving a 50-Year Cold Case with Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy and Innovation - ISHI News
How do you bring justice to a case that has gone unsolved for nearly 50 years? At #ISHI35, Cristina Servidio from DNA Labs International shared the remarkable story of how forensic investigative genet...
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March 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
How do you bring justice to a case that has gone unsolved for 50 years? At #ISHI35, Cristina Servidio from DNA Labs International shared how forensic investigative genetic genealogy helped identify the Indianapolis Slasher after decades of mystery.
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Forensic DNA training can take up to two years—can labs make it more efficient?
Dr. Kelly Elkins shares insights on improving onboarding, troubleshooting, & validation.
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Dr. Kelly Elkins shares insights on improving onboarding, troubleshooting, & validation.
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Streamlining DNA Analyst Training: Insights on Bridging Education and Laboratory Practice - ISHI News
Forensic DNA analysts undergo extensive training to bridge the gap between their academic studies and the practical demands of crime laboratory work. However, with training programs often spanning up ...
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March 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Forensic DNA training can take up to two years—can labs make it more efficient?
Dr. Kelly Elkins shares insights on improving onboarding, troubleshooting, & validation.
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Dr. Kelly Elkins shares insights on improving onboarding, troubleshooting, & validation.
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Hawaii man freed after 30 years thanks to new DNA evidence, Operation Spirit initiative launched to combat the MMIP crisis, and Othram announces Project 525. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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This Week in Forensic Science - ISHI News
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the ...
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March 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Hawaii man freed after 30 years thanks to new DNA evidence, Operation Spirit initiative launched to combat the MMIP crisis, and Othram announces Project 525. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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Registration for #ISHI36 is OPEN!
Join forensic DNA professionals at the 36th International Symposium on Human Identification—happening November 3-6, 2025, in Palm Beach, FL!
🔬 Cutting-edge forensic science
👥 Unparalleled networking
📅 Register now: www.ishinews.com/
Join forensic DNA professionals at the 36th International Symposium on Human Identification—happening November 3-6, 2025, in Palm Beach, FL!
🔬 Cutting-edge forensic science
👥 Unparalleled networking
📅 Register now: www.ishinews.com/
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Registration Now Open Advancing DNA Forensics: Meet, Learn, Innovate Step into the heart of forensic DNA innovation at ISHI – the largest annual symposium dedicated to your field. Connect with thought...
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March 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Registration for #ISHI36 is OPEN!
Join forensic DNA professionals at the 36th International Symposium on Human Identification—happening November 3-6, 2025, in Palm Beach, FL!
🔬 Cutting-edge forensic science
👥 Unparalleled networking
📅 Register now: www.ishinews.com/
Join forensic DNA professionals at the 36th International Symposium on Human Identification—happening November 3-6, 2025, in Palm Beach, FL!
🔬 Cutting-edge forensic science
👥 Unparalleled networking
📅 Register now: www.ishinews.com/
What are the ethical, legal, and social implications of using forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) in forensic science? Dr. Christi Guerrini shared her insights on this transformative technique and its potential for justice and exoneration.
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Ethics and Justice: Christi Guerrini on Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy’s Expanding Role
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March 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
What are the ethical, legal, and social implications of using forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) in forensic science? Dr. Christi Guerrini shared her insights on this transformative technique and its potential for justice and exoneration.
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The February issue of The ISHI Report is here! Inside this issue:
➡️ AI in forensic DNA
➡️ DVI case study: Chilean wildfires
➡️ Fighting wildlife trafficking with forensic genetics
➡️ ISHI 36 keynote: Dr. Ann Burgess on criminal profiling
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➡️ AI in forensic DNA
➡️ DVI case study: Chilean wildfires
➡️ Fighting wildlife trafficking with forensic genetics
➡️ ISHI 36 keynote: Dr. Ann Burgess on criminal profiling
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Cover - The ISHI Report February 2025
Read the latest news in DNA forensics in this digital magazine.
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February 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The February issue of The ISHI Report is here! Inside this issue:
➡️ AI in forensic DNA
➡️ DVI case study: Chilean wildfires
➡️ Fighting wildlife trafficking with forensic genetics
➡️ ISHI 36 keynote: Dr. Ann Burgess on criminal profiling
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➡️ AI in forensic DNA
➡️ DVI case study: Chilean wildfires
➡️ Fighting wildlife trafficking with forensic genetics
➡️ ISHI 36 keynote: Dr. Ann Burgess on criminal profiling
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DNA extracted to learn more about 19,000-year-old 'Red Lady', Cedar Crest College to open expert witness training center, and a second edition of '50 Situations Awaiting Every Forensic Scientist' released. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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This Week in Forensic Science - ISHI News
No one has hours to scour the papers to keep up with the latest news, so we’ve curated the top news stories in the field of Forensic Science for this week. Here’s what you need to know to get out the ...
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February 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
DNA extracted to learn more about 19,000-year-old 'Red Lady', Cedar Crest College to open expert witness training center, and a second edition of '50 Situations Awaiting Every Forensic Scientist' released. Here's what you need to know this week in the world of DNA!
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How do you get the best DNA profile from adhesive surfaces like duct tape? At #ISHI35, ISHI Student Ambassador Ahana Chatterjee presented her groundbreaking research comparing direct lysis and swabbing techniques for DNA collection.
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Improving DNA Recovery: Collecting DNA from Adhesive Surfaces
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February 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
How do you get the best DNA profile from adhesive surfaces like duct tape? At #ISHI35, ISHI Student Ambassador Ahana Chatterjee presented her groundbreaking research comparing direct lysis and swabbing techniques for DNA collection.
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The ASCLD Forensic Research Committee is making collaboration easier than ever:
🔎 Find research partners
🧪 Support projects
📊 Access validation studies
🎤 Stay updated
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🔎 Find research partners
🧪 Support projects
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Advancing the Core Science of Forensics through Collaboration - ISHI News
Written by Dr. Ashley Hall, UC Davis. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The goal of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Forensic Research Committee (FRC) is to adva...
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February 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The ASCLD Forensic Research Committee is making collaboration easier than ever:
🔎 Find research partners
🧪 Support projects
📊 Access validation studies
🎤 Stay updated
Read more: www.ishinews.com/advancing-th...
#ForensicScience #DNAAnalysis #CrimeLabResearch #ForensicInnovation
🔎 Find research partners
🧪 Support projects
📊 Access validation studies
🎤 Stay updated
Read more: www.ishinews.com/advancing-th...
#ForensicScience #DNAAnalysis #CrimeLabResearch #ForensicInnovation