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Inter‐laboratory variation in interpretations, comparisons, and statistical analyses of...
DNAmix2021 was a large‐scale inter‐laboratory study conducted to assess variation in interpretations, comparisons, and statistical analyses of DNA mixtures. Analyses were based on 765 responses by 106 participants from 52 labs. Eight distinct DNA mixtures were created, each of wh...
Systematic analysis of population studies performed with the ForenSeq™ DNA Signature Prep...
Many forensic laboratories have conducted sequence‐based population studies to support the integration of massively parallel sequencing (MPS). However, the data remain limited concerning African populations. MPS enhances allelic representation compared to CE methods. It is hypoth...
Assessing the effectiveness of alternate light sources in the search for skeletal remains
Many search and recovery operations for human skeletal remains are unsuccessful due to difficulties recognizing bones in outdoor environments even when evidence indicates the last known whereabouts of missing individuals. Though the collagen component of bone is known to emit flu...
Evaluation of enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay screening kits for the detection of...
Nitazene analogs are a highly potent class of novel psychoactive substances (NPS) that were first identified in forensic casework in the United States in 2019. While enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) remains a prevalent screening tool in forensic toxicology laboratories, ...
Evaluation of composition C‐4 odor signature on a novel sorption training aid substrate
The need for reliable non‐detonable training aid systems within explosive canine detection applications is imperative for optimal operational performance. This study utilized Getxent polymer technology for the creation of Composition C‐4 training aid material. The objectives of t...
Correction to “Sickle cell trait in non‐firearm arrest‐related deaths of Black persons”
Oh, How the Time Flies: Gearing Up for New Orleans 2026
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
ASB Newsletter – April 11, 2025
The Hawthorne effect in studies of firearm and toolmark examiners
The Hawthorne effect refers to the tendency of individuals to behave differently when they know they are being studied. In the forensic science domain, concerns have been raised about the "strategic examiner," where the forensic examiner uses different decision threshol...
The Hawthorne effect in studies of firearm and toolmark examiners
The Hawthorne effect refers to the tendency of individuals to behave differently when they know they are being studied. In the forensic science domain, concerns have been raised about the "strategic examiner," where the forensic examiner uses different decision threshol...
Exploring female sexual offending with the concepts of hypersexuality and atypical...
Sexual offending is often perceived as predominantly a male behavior. However, due to growing public interest in female criminality, research on female offenders is increasing. Sexual offending can be influenced by various factors, such as hypersexual disorder (HSD), or may be as...
Identifying factors that help improve existing decomposition‐based PMI estimation methods
Accurately assessing the postmortem interval (PMI) remains a challenging task in forensic science. Existing regression models use the decomposition score to predict the PMI or accumulated degree days (ADD) but are often imprecise and rely on small sample sizes. This study explore...
Introducing the Pathology/Biology Section Mentorship Committee
Ricochet of 9‐mm luger bullets off plywood, medium‐density fiberboard, and melamine board:...
Ricochet is the glancing rebound of fired bullets from surfaces and is regularly reported during shooting incidents worldwide. Although existing scientific literature presents many ricochet‐related empirical works in aid of shooting incident reconstructions, studies focusing on c...
The October 7 forensic DNA identification operation: Lessons learned from the management...
On October 7, 2023, the Hamas terrorist organization launched a surprise, violent attack on Israel, resulting in the largest mass casualty event in the country's history. A total of 1438 Israelis were murdered, and 255 individuals were taken hostage. Additionally, over 1600 ...
2025-26 Nomination Period Now Open for Academy-Wide Awards
Preparations for Advancement
ASB Newsletter – April 4, 2025
