Forensic casework laboratories will now have access to NimaGen’s IDseek ® massively parallel sequencing (MPS) kit portfolio through Promega Corporation, following a distribution agreement announced ...

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forensic scientists can now more quickly assess the quantity and quality of human DNA in highly compromised and degraded casework samples and provide the critical ...

The city's independent crime lab on Tuesday announced an ambitious plan to clear a backlog of hundreds of rape kits and other DNA evidence, the latest effort to rein in a recurring problem that has ...

Fifth-grade students at Helmsburg Elementary are getting a hands-on look at science through a series of biotech labs that ...

HOUSTON – The city of Houston’s independent crime lab is planning to spend millions of dollars over the next 11 months to outsource DNA testing to reduce a backlog of cases and to provide training for ...

Forensic science is critical to an effective justice system, which in turn is a pillar of a civil society. It is an interdisciplinary field that includes chemistry as a foundational and integral ...

Crime scene investigators may use tweezers, black lights, and specialized kits to identify and collect evidence. In addition to processing crime scenes, they may also attend autopsies. Applicants for ...