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Introducing Othram Maps: A Graph-Powered Platform for Forensic Intelligence
Othram Maps transforms GEDCOM files into dynamic, searchable, and editable family trees—laying the groundwork for forensic intelligence through graph-based analysis, AI-driven insights, and DNA match context.
Rethinking the “Homicide Nexus” in Forensic Genetic Genealogy Guidelines
The DOJ should prioritize homicides and sex assaults for forensic genetic genealogy but allow unidentified human remains cases with undetermined or pending manners of death to remain eligible for investigation and funding.
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Analytical validation of the IBD segment-based tool KinSNP® for human identification applications
We present a validation of KinSNP® , demonstrating reliable performance across diverse populations, simulated pedigree data, and challenging conditions like missing or incorrect genotypes.
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.
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.
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.
Congressional Forensic Science Caucus: The Future of DNA Technology
To fully realize the promise of forensic genetic genealogy, it is essential to enable FGG for all, so it can be used equitably to identify suspects, name the unidentified, and exonerate the wrongfully accused.
A molecular framework for enhancing quality control and sample integrity in forensic genome sequencing
We have developed a first-of-its-kind molecular forensic information system that can encode detailed sample information, improving workflow history, tracking, contamination detection, & authenticity verification.
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