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Preliminary validation of Amped FIVE software for subject height estimation
Single view metrology poses a persistent challenge in extracting accurate quantitative information from individual images or video frames within the realm of forensic video analysis. Methods such as reverse projection, projective geometry, and photogrammetry have been used in the...
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Venous aneurysm leading to fatal pulmonary thromboembolism with a history of a remote stab...
Venous aneurysms are rare, and their incidence is unknown. External iliac vein aneurysms are even more rare with only 50 case reports published from 1950 to 2018. We present a case of an individual who died suddenly from a pulmonary thromboembolic event due to an external iliac v...
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Report of forensically relevant insects collected from pig and rabbit remains during two...
Forensic entomology relies on known geographic ranges and seasonal presence of forensically relevant insects. In the Northeastern United States, there is no information on species in the region in early spring. Two forensic entomology workshops took place in April of 2023 and 202...
Generative‐adversarial network for falsification of handwritten signatures
With further development of generative AI, primarily generative‐adversarial networks (GAN), deepfakes are gaining in quality and accessibility. While, forensic methods designed for examination of handwriting are often applied to its digital copies, despite being possibly insensit...
Retraction: M. Ashton, N. Czado, M. Harrel, S. Hughes. “Genotyping strategies for tissues...
Survey on forensic DNA biology training in forensic science service laboratories in the...
Training is an essential component of onboarding new hires in forensic science service provider (FSSP) laboratories. There are several DNA training standards published by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Academy Standards Board (ASB) American National Standards In...
Comparative transcriptomic analysis provides novel insights into mescaline biosynthesis by...
Lophophora williamsii, known for mescaline synthesis, has raised legal and ethical considerations. However, L. williamsii specimens that do not contain mescaline have been recently identified, necessitating the development of techniques to differentiate between mescaline‐positive...
Correction to: The impacts of thermocouple insulation failure on the accuracy of...
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Vicarious Trauma Committee
The mission of the AAFS Vicarious Trauma Presidential ad hoc committee is to create an open, supportive community for forensic practitioners and AAFS members, dedicated to understanding and mitigating the impact of vicarious trauma. We aim to foster honest conversations, reduce s...
Academic Excellence: The Importance of Accreditation for Forensic Science Programs
Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC), a distinguished branch of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. This session is designed for program directors, school administrators, and forensic science educators who seek to elevate the quality and credibility of their academic offerings.
