Introducing Triangulated Segment Clustering in MDFI
New features such as triangulated segment clustering and cluster-based biogeographical ancestry insights and surname analysis, enable investigators to get more from their FGG analysis.
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Introducing Triangulated Segment Clustering in MDFI
New features such as triangulated segment clustering and cluster-based biogeographical ancestry insights and surname analysis, enable investigators to get more from their FGG analysis.
Not All DNA Is the Same: Understanding the Differences Between SNPs and STRs
Many assume that expertise in traditional forensic DNA analysis, such as STR typing, seamlessly translates to implementing forensic SNP testing and whole genome sequencing (WGS). However, this is a misconception. WGS technologies differ substantially from the capillary electrophoresis (CE) systems used for STR testing, requiring additional education, training, and thorough...
The Carla Walker Act
The Carla Walker Act represents a bipartisan effort to deploy FGG to all, enhance transparency, and create a robust foundation for solving unsolved cases, exonerating the innocent, and delivering justice to families.
Molecular Etches: A Breakthrough in Quality Control for Forensic SNP Testing
Forensic SNP testing has long relied on molecular tags for tracking and error detection, but these tags have their limitations. Enter molecular etches—an innovative solution that uses synthetic oligonucleotides as an internal molecular information management system. Molecular etches not only track samples with unparalleled accuracy but also detect contamination,...
Degradation Index Means Nothing for SNP Testing
Degradation Index (DI) has long been a metric for traditional forensic DNA analysis, offering insights into the quality of a sample for STR profiling. But does DI hold the same value for SNP testing and modern DNA sequencing? In this webinar, we explore why DI is irrelevant for SNP testing...
Building a Stronger Foundation for Forensic Genetic Genealogy
We need to strengthen four pillars of FGG—ultra-sensitive DNA profiles, enhanced search capabilities, automated database tools, and public participation—to realize the full potential and truly democratize this technology.
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