New Zealand scientists explore molecular biology techniques in bitemark identification, DNA is not immune from laboratory problems, and Michigan crime labs wait for a resolution on their accreditation status. Here’s this week’s round up of forensic news:
Researchers in New Zealand are studying
oral bacterial profiles
found on bite marks as a way to investigate the biter.
oral bacterial profiles
found on bite marks as a way to investigate the biter.
The
Fort Worth police crime lab
will resume DNA testing. The lab stopped conducting DNA tests in October 2002 after an investigation found widespread problems at the lab.
Fort Worth police crime lab
will resume DNA testing. The lab stopped conducting DNA tests in October 2002 after an investigation found widespread problems at the lab.
DNA suggesting a
link
between a New York City cold case and an Occupy Wall Street protester might have come from a member of the New York Police Department.
link
between a New York City cold case and an Occupy Wall Street protester might have come from a member of the New York Police Department.
After an accreditation organization issued 118 corrective action requests to the Michigan State Police Laboratories, the state
awaits news
of the organization’s decision. The Michigan State Police is on its third extension after its accreditation expired more than a year ago.
awaits news
of the organization’s decision. The Michigan State Police is on its third extension after its accreditation expired more than a year ago.
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