DNA profiles generated on a MiSeq® system were critical evidence in landmark Dutch case.

When the first mitochondrial reference genome was published as the Cambridge Reference Sequence in 1981, mitochondrial genomics in its current form was enabled for all investigational purposes[i]. This work was so instrumental to our understanding and utilization of mitochondrial information that...

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The Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM) has released interpretation guidelines for forensic DNA testing laboratories performing next generation sequencing (NGS). Two documents have been published on the SWGDAM website:

It’s one of the most frequently asked questions we hear: “Are grant funds available for NGS implementation?” Fortunately, the answer is “Yes,” there are several opportunities for grant funds, with the options and availability depending on your lab’s location and other factors.

When I look back on 2018, I see a year dominated in the journals by massively parallel sequencing (MPS) in many facets. While it would be exhausting to detail every relevant paper from the year, I wanted to share some of the themes and a handful of the papers I found interesting when taking a...

As 2018 comes to a close, we reflect back on the substantial advancements made this year to bring massively parallel sequencing (MPS) into mainstream forensic use. Here is a sampling of some of the major milestones this year:

Verogen’s mission is to unlock the full potential of Massively Parallel Sequencing (MPS) for operational forensic laboratories. That's why we've released a host of improvements to increase practical casework functionality using the MiSeq FGx™ Forensic Genomics Solution. Check out the newest...

In a poster presented at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle, WA, a team at Western Carolina University (WCU) demonstrated the value of massively parallel sequencing (MPS) technology in analyzing forensically relevant samples. They performed a...