As powerful as today’s forensic science technologies are, everything can benefit from an upgrade. Today we'll tell you about 6 new techniques scientists are developing to track down suspects, analyze evidence, and even peer inside...

Ancestry and DNA testing is one of the fastest growing consumer markets. Over 26 million people have access to their DNA profiles, but understanding these profiles is complicated -- especially if you're a descendant of enslaved people....

In this video, we will talk about the evolution of DNA analysis in forensic science. Discover how this groundbreaking technique emerged, revolutionizing criminal investigations. From its humble beginnings to pivotal cases that shaped its...

In this video, we explore the incredible world of forensic science and how DNA technology is helping to solve some of the most complex crimes. From the basics of how DNA works, to the cutting-edge techniques used to extract, analyze,...

Explore how Charles Darwin's theory of evolution continues to influence various scientific disciplines over two centuries after his birth. This video delves into the positive impacts of Darwinian theory on fields like genetics and...

The technology to edit human genes exists, but many countries do not allow it. Learn about the potential risks of gene editing in adults and embryos.<br/>
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In this video, the host discusses their experience with genetic counseling and the insights they gained about their genetic predispositions. The video highlights the role of genetic counselors in providing personalized information for...

Phoebe Zerwick is an award-winning investigative journalist, narrative writer, and college professor. Her writing has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine; National Geographic; The Nation; the Winston-Salem Journal; and Glamour, among other...

NIST Fellow and DNA expert John Butler describes his work in DNA forensic science, how NIST standards enable accurate DNA measurements to be made, how NIST methods helped ID victims of 9/11, how he got interested in forensics, and how...

AN AMATEUR sleuth turned private detective has devoted her life to cracking unsolved crimes after helping to track down the killer of her college friend 26 years after her death. Sheila Wysocki, 55, who now lives in Tennessee, met Angela...

Ancestry and DNA testing is one of the fastest growing consumer markets. Over 26 million people have access to their DNA profiles, but understanding these profiles is complicated -- especially if you're a descendant of enslaved people....