Across the country, state and local crime labs are drowning in evidence. From rape kits to drug samples to vials of blood, ...

Over a 10-month period, the Houston Forensic Science Center plans to spend $2 million to outsource analysis of nearly 1,000 cases and cross-train staff with the hope of preventing similar backlogs ...

The Houston Forensic Science Center currently has a backlog of just under 1,000 pieces of evidence awaiting DNA analysis, which that includes about 200 rape kits and about 150 pieces of evidence ...

With forensic science kits growing increasingly sensitive, samples may not only contain DNA from individuals who were actually at the scene or, say, personally handled a weapon.

Managed by the FBI as the nation’s forensic DNA database, the NDIS database currently contains more than 7 million profiles and has produced more than 98,000 matches between a DNA profile and ...

Forensic laboratories in Europe now have a new DNA analysis kit to efficiently process challenging casework samples. The PowerPlex® 18E System, launched by Promega Corporation, uses eight-color short ...

According to the Houston Forensic Science Center's website, there are just under 500 sexual assault kits, 291 firearm cases and nearly 1,600 seized drugs that are on backlog.

Forensic science, also known as criminalistics, is the use of scientific methods to assist professionals in the criminal justice system. It makes use of many scientific disciplines, such as ...

Look for a program that emphasizes laboratory science and research, including interaction with working forensic laboratories. Here's a listing of accredited master's level degrees in forensic science.

The Forensic Field Kit combines WiebeTech’s Forensic DriveDock and a FireWire DriveDock along with power supplies, accessories and cables in a field-deployable Pelican case. It’s compatible ...

Monkey Cage Most forensic science isn’t real science. Try telling that to the criminal justice system. April 13, 2017 More than 8 years ago Summary ...

Forensic science technicians who work in laboratories use chemicals and laboratory equipment such as microscopes when analyzing evidence. They also use computer databases to examine fingerprints, DNA, ...