Genetics
Human Facial Shape and Size Heritability and Genetic Correlations
Genetic Analysis of the Yavapai Native Americans From West-Central Arizona Using the Illumina MiSeq FGx (TM) Forensic Genomics System
Progress Toward an Efficient Panel of SNPs for Ancestry Inference
Genetics of the Peloponnesean Populations and the Theory of Extinction of the Medieval Peloponnesean Greeks
Identifying Individuals through Proteomic Analysis: A New Forensic Tool to Rapidly and Efficiently Identify Large Numbers of Fragmentary Human Remains
Just Science: DNA: Just Genetic Variation
Sexual Assault: Obtaining DNA From Evidence Collected up to a Week Later
Technological advances have made it possible to detect male DNA in evidentiary samples collected several days after a sexual act has taken place. Panelists will present the research that has led to these findings, followed by a discussion of the potential impact of this work from the perspectives of the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) and the crime laboratory communities.
Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers
Familial DNA searching is the practice of creating new investigative leads in cases where DNA evidence found at the scene of a crime strongly resembles that of an existing DNA profile but is not an exact match. Panelists will explain how the technology works, provide examples of successful convictions obtained through familial searches, and discuss the various misconceptions and concerns regarding this practice.