Forensic science is a growing field that offers scientists opportunities to specialize in different techniques.

He was the first to use PCR testing on crime-scene DNA, inspiring a practice that has freed thousands of wrongfully convicted ...

A forensic science examiner performs an analysis at the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory. Some state labs face yearslong backlogs across a range of cases, including those requiring DNA and ...

Forensic genealogy lab Othram is helping law enforcement agencies solve cold cases, including Albany's 61-year-old unsolved ...

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Crime Laboratory opened its doors to the public Wednesday, Sept. 17, giving Amarillo residents and local media a rare look at the scientific work that ...

The Hennepin County Forensics Science Lab is crucial in helping investigators solve crimes. "We do prioritize violent crimes first," said Hanna Sczepanski, a DNA Analyst. When evidence is collected at ...

Texas lawmakers this year approved a pilot program to place Rapid DNA machines in two counties' jail booking stations.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new report released Thursday by the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations finds that rising violent crime and rapid population growth across the ...

It started as a tragic missing person case — but ended with a shocking forensic breakthrough. Years after Megan Waterman’s ...

Thanks to advanced DNA technology, authorities say the identified human remains found 12 years ago belong to Velma Louise ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois State Police leaders were questioned Tuesday about DNA backlogs at state crime labs. Families of murder victims have been waiting for DNA to be processed as potential ...

AND LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT. WELL, THIS WEEK IS NATIONAL FORENSIC SCIENCE WEEK, AND TODAY WE’RE HIGHLIGHTING THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO WORK BEHIND THE SCENES IN ORDER TO SOLVE CRIMES. OUR ANGELA ROZIER ...