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Authentication of forged inked fingerprints utilizing silicone molds
Although the use of forged inked fingerprints is not common in criminal cases, it is gradually increasing in civil cases. This study introduces a rapid and nondestructive method for detecting forged inked fingerprints using Raman spectral, morphology, and deep learning. To develo...
Phosphatidylethanol in post‐mortem blood: A comparative study of blood matrices and its...
Determination of alcohol markers in post‐mortem cases can be useful to classify drinking habits and potential alcohol habituation prior to death. Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) is a direct alcohol marker and is already commonly used in a variety of contexts. However, its use in the f...
Micro‐CT for the differentiation between live birth and stillbirth: A pilot study
The distinction between live births and stillbirths is crucial for determining the appropriate legal consequences. Historically, researchers have operated under the principle that an infant's lungs will be filled with air upon death, whereas a fetus's lungs will not. Th...
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Loyola University Chicago Announces DNA Lab Expansion
Review of: Handbook of bloodstain pattern analysis By Toby L.Wolson (Ed.), Boca Raton, FL:...
Study on efficiency of the half‐volume GlobalFiler™ PCR protocol: Internal validation,...
Due to its versatility, the GlobalFiler™ PCR Amplification Kit is commonly used in forensic analyses. The half‐volume protocol used in our laboratory was validated by manually and automatically assembled PCRs involving increased number of PCR cycles. Validation parameters include...
Probabilistic genotyping replicate analysis of FaSTR clustered single sperm aSTR...
Analysis of individual single sperm can assist in mixture deconvolution when there are multiple perpetrators to a sexual assault or instances in which limited sperm are available for analysis. This not only allows for reconstitution of the sperm donor's genotype but also all...
Digitally Captured Signature solution errors revealed by calibration and testing: Two...
Digitally Captured Signature (DCS) solutions consist of a hardware and a software component. Even though technical characteristics are almost always provided by the manufacturer, the implementation of a given solution may include errors and should be subject to examination. Furth...
ASB Newsletter – June 20, 2025
Manipulation of vulnerable person via transformation of volunteer service to religious...
Elderly people can become victims of induced behavior that is prejudicial not only to their psycho‐physical health but also to the emotional‐affective fragility associated with their social condition due to their age group. In such cases, it is essential to investigate the type o...
Reporting the value of biological findings given activity level propositions: A discussion...
Evaluation of DNA given activity propositions (EGALP) is a widely discussed topic at this time, particularly in the United States. There is concern about opinions given in testimony that are not properly founded. Guidance on evaluative reporting given alleged activities can be fo...
A murder in Boston
In 2009 D was convicted for the 1990 murder of C in C's own apartment. In a post‐conviction review DNA attributed only to D and C (and no others) was found underneath the fingernails of C. At trial, in a hearing for a retrial, and in a pending complaint to the Massachusetts ...
Microbial succession patterns for postmortem interval estimation in decomposed mouse...
Estimating the postmortem interval (PMI) is crucial in forensic science. Recent studies suggest microbial community succession patterns as a promising tool for PMI inference. This study examines how the cause of death, specifically mechanical asphyxia and hemorrhagic shock, influ...
Standard for Education, Training, Continuing Education, and Certification of Forensic...
