[HTML][HTML] 4th DNA Forensic Symposium: Challenges and future directions in Africa

JH Smith, V Lynch, AO Amankwaa, B Budowle… - Forensic Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The 4th Forensic DNA Symposium in Africa underscored the critical role of regional
collaboration in advancing forensic sciences, with a particular focus on forensic DNA …

[HTML][HTML] Ethical considerations for Forensic Genetic Frequency databases: First Report conception and development

ME D'Amato, Y Joly, V Lynch, H Machado… - Forensic Science …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The Forensic Databases Advisory Board (FDAB), an independent board that assists
the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG), has presented a First Report on …

Comparison of next generation sequencing (NGS)-(SNPs) and capillary electrophoresis (CE)-(STRs) in the genetic analysis of human remains

S Kokotas, B Budowle, A Papatheodorou… - Forensic Science …, 2025 - Elsevier
A pilot study was performed using two different DNA technology platforms conducted by two
laboratories to analyze DNA extracted from 83-year-old, human male skeletal remains from …

Operationalization of the National DNA Program for Unidentified and Missing Persons' Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Capability for Human Remains …

J Ward, L Coakley, K Grisedale, S Seddon… - Forensic …, 2024 - liebertpub.com
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) National DNA Program for Unidentified and Missing
Persons (DNA Program) has operationalized a privacy-and quality-compliant forensic …

Genetic Kinship Testing Techniques for Human Remains Identification and Missing Persons Investigations

JL Watson, D McNevin, J Ward - Forensic Genomics, 2024 - liebertpub.com
Medium-and long-range familial/kinship testing is demonstrating its potential to assist
identification of unknown deceased persons when standard DNA identification techniques …

GRUPS-rs, a high-performance ancient DNA genetic relatedness estimation software relying on pedigree simulations

M Lefeuvre, MD Martin, F Jay, MC Marsolier, C Bon - 2024 - ntnuopen.ntnu.no
Background: The study of fine-grain genetic kinship ties (parents, siblings, cousins, etc.) from
ancient remains is nowgaining significant interest within the field of paleogenetics, as a …

The Processing of Forensic Investigative Leads in Criminal Investigations Conducted by the South African Police Service

JH Smith, JS Horne - International Journal of Social Science Research …, 2024 - ijssrr.com
The adverse impact of crime undermines not only a nation's peace and stability, but also the
safety and security of its communities. Furthermore, crime affects a nation's economy, its …

[PDF][PDF] Leveraging DNA Fingerprinting to Combat Sample Contamination in High-throughput Molecular Testing

H Bangalore - 2023 - researchgate.net
In the realm of high-throughput molecular testing, sample contamination poses significant
challenges that can compromise the integrity of results and hinder the reliability of diagnostic …

[PDF][PDF] International Journal of Social Science Research and Review

JH Smith, JS Horne - 2024 - academia.edu
The adverse impact of crime undermines not only a nation's peace and stability, but also the
safety and security of its communities. Furthermore, crime affects a nation's economy, its …