Day: September 9, 2022

FTCOE

Just Identifying Individuals With Forensic Genetic Genealogy

In episode one of the FTCOE’s Applications of Forensic Science for Human Identification season, the presenters discuss the use of forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) in identifying human remains, how it differs from searching a DNA profile in CODIS, what limitations exist when using DNA technologies to identify unknown remains, and the importance of familial reference samples.
Forensic Technology Center of Excellence

Just Identifying Individuals with Forensic Genetic Genealogy

In episode one of our Applications of Forensic Science for Human Identification season, Just Science sat down with Dr. Heather McKiernan, a Research Forensic Scientist at RTI International, and Ashley Rodriguez, a Research Public Health Analyst at RTI International, to discuss the use of forensic genetic genealogy in identifying human remains [Description provided by the FTCOE website].