Download PDF of Current Issue

Past Issue Archives

Register for Forensic News



Did You Know?

2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the discovery of DNA's structure and the 30th anniversary of the invention of PCR. Details on upcoming webinars and events, promotions, and more here.
60 years

The GlobalFiler™ STR Kit combines reduced amplification time with maximum data recovery power.
Watch the video! globalfiler

Maximizing Data Quality
Article series focused on how to maximize data quality throughout the HID workflow.

graph

Life Technologies is proud to support DNA-PROKIDS, an international organization aimed at fighting human trafficking through the expanded use of DNA databases.
prokids

Forensic News

A publication focused on human identification, providing the latest news and information on technology advancements, product updates, and forensic case studies.


  • What's New
  • GlobalFiler™—The World’s Most Powerful STR Kits
  • DNA Collection Solutions for Human Identification
  • Enhanced Tools for Y-STR Analysis
  • VeriFiler™ Direct PCR Amplification Kit
  • Ion Torrent™ Semiconductor Sequencing for Forensic Applications
  • Mobile and Web Resources for Human Identification
  • Learn More
  • HID in Action
  • Improvement of a non-FTA® Identifiler® Plus Direct-Amplification Methodology With Prep-n-Go™ Buffer
  • Validation of Direct PCR on Bode Buccal DNA Collector™ Punches Using the Prep-n-Go™ Buffer and the AmpFℓSTR® NGM™ PCR Amplification Kit
  • DNA Analysis of Ancient Bone and Tooth Samples by Using PrepFiler® Express BTA Forensic DNA Extraction and AmpFℓSTR® NGM SElect™ PCR Amplification Kits
  • Maximizing the Power of Forensic DNA Databases With Next-Generation STR Technology
  • Using DNA to Fight Property Crime
  • Learn More
  • Product Updates
  • GeneMapper® ID-X Software v1.4 Is Now Available
  • Windows® 7 Compatible Versions of 3130/3730/3500 Data Collection Software Are Now Available
  • Shift Your Workflow Into High Gear With Implementation Starter Packages
  • Update—Manufacturing Transition for Two Raw Materials in the AmpFℓSTR® PCR Amplification Kit Product Line
  • Veriti® Thermal Cycler for HID Testing
  • Implementing Life Technologies Products in Human Identification Laboratories
  • Learn More
  • Technical Focus
  • Direct PCR Amplification of Buccal Samples on the NUCLEIC-CARD™ COLOR With the AmpFℓSTR® Identifiler® Direct PCR Amplification Kit
  • Evaluation of Ambient Shipping Conditions for CE Buffers on Genetic Analyzers in an HID Laboratory
  • Definition of D19S433 in Life Technologies HID STR Products
  • Learn More