Innogenomics Blog

The kind of agencies that employ DNA analysts are also the kind that can’t afford to compromise their mission. Redirecting a seasoned analyst to train a new hire risks a slow-down in processing DNA samples—or exacerbating an existing case backlog. That’s why the National Forensic Science Technology Center at Florida…

InnoGenomics never misses a visit to the American Academy of Forensic Sciences’ Annual Scientific Meeting. The next one is coming up on February 17-22., and we’re sharing our “can’t miss” sessions in this blog post. With InnoGenomics’ focus on forensic DNA challenges, much of the conference content below focuses on…

A guest blog by Ryan Gutierrez, PhD candidate, Sam Houston State University Though commonly found at crime scenes, hair’s reputation as a low-quality forensic sample results in this tissue being underutilized as evidence. Rootless hair shafts, with their low template and degraded DNA, are particularly challenging. Alternative forensic testing workflows,…

The International Symposium on Human Identification is right around the corner. As the largest annual meeting focused on DNA forensics, ISHI is essential attendance for InnoGenomics staff. This year, we’re interested in hearing from the experts on the extraction of genetic material from mixtures and other challenging samples. We’re also…

Crime labs struggling with DNA analysis can apply for millions in federal assistance. Before receiving an award, it’s hard to imagine struggling to spend it. But some agencies find themselves with more leftover funding than expected—and an end to the grant period looming. In this case, a retroactive amendment may…