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August 6, 2024

MixDeR: A SNP Mixture Deconvolution Workflow for Forensic Genetic Genealogy

Abstract: The generation of forensic DNA profiles consisting of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) is now being facilitated by wider adoption of next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods in casework laboratories. At the same time, and in part because of this advance, there is an intense focus on the generation of SNP profiles... MORE

August 5, 2024

HORIZON Newsletter – August 2024

How are the words we use when delivering expert witness testimony understood by the average member of a jury? What impact might television shows depicting the criminal justice system and 24/7 access to news reporting have on the average jury member? And, how do we effectively communicate the science behind... MORE

July 30, 2024

Signature Science receives award to process Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) kits for the City...

Contract reflects the continued expansion of the Texas-based forensic DNA laboratory’s participation in nationwide sexual assault kit backlog reduction efforts. AUSTIN, TEXAS – July 30, 2024– Signature Science, LLC has been awarded a one-year, $1.2 million contract from the city of San Jose, CA to perform forensic serology, screening, and... MORE

May 28, 2024

DNA Evidence Obtained from Spent Shell Casing Aids United States Attorney’s Office in D.C. Homicide...

Signature Science Analysts Performed DNA Analysis and Provided Expert Witness Testimony. AUSTIN, TEXAS – May 28, 2024 – The Washington D.C. Superior Court has found a defendant guilty in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in October 2022, due in part to Signature Science’s DNA testing and expert... MORE

April 5, 2024

HORIZON Newsletter – April 2024

Signature Science is excited to be able to offer our lowest pricing for your cold case sample processing using Kintelligence! From now until September 30, you can capitalize on our volume pricing, even if you have one or a just a few samples to process. Been holding onto a sample... MORE

January 10, 2024

Inaugural CAG Symposium Fosters Deeper Understanding of Key FGG Topics

Roundtable discussions offered small groups the opportunity to discuss their challenges in the space of FIGG and offer solutions In recent years, Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) has become a primary focus of large forensic conferences as laboratories explore the adoption of the associated technologies and workflows, law enforcement officials eagerly... MORE

January 2, 2024

HORIZON Newsletter – January 2024

If your February plans take you to Denver for the 2024 AAFS Annual Conference, you’ll find many ways to engage with CAG Analysts: Find us in the exhibit hall. We are participating in the Passport to Prizes, so be sure to stop by booth #613 to get your SigSci stamp... MORE

October 15, 2023

HORIZON Newsletter – October 2023

As forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) becomes widely used in forensic investigations, labs need practical insight on implementing this powerful technique. The CAGS brings scientists, academics, and legal experts together to share their perspectives in a focused event designed for the forensic analyst. Don’t miss the chance to learn from the... MORE

August 18, 2023

Michelle Peck Receives Rosalind Franklin Society Award in Science for Kintelligence Validation Study Published in...

Award recognizes best paper by a woman or under-represented minority in science in each of Mary Ann Liebert Inc.’s 100 peer-reviewed journals. AUSTIN, TEXAS – August 22, 2023 – The Rosalind Franklin Society has awarded Michelle Peck of Signature Science, LLC with the RFS Award in Science for her team’s Internal... MORE

May 17, 2023

Signature Science’s Michelle Peck Receives ASCLD’s 2023 Forensic Research Committee (FRC) Outstanding Evaluation/Validation Award for...

American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) award recognizes exemplary method validation benefitting the forensic science casework practitioners. AUSTIN, TEXAS – May 18, 2023 – Signature Science, LLC is pleased to announce that the Forensic Research Committee of the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) has selected Michelle Peck... MORE