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A profound thank you from the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. #AAFS2025 Photos, AAFS TV content, and the post conference survey are available on our website! 📸🎥🔬 aafs.org/annual-confere…
Mitigating #CognitiveBias is crucial for DNA examiners who may be exposed to eyewitness identifications and confession evidence that can influence decision making. Limiting task-irrelevant information is key for unbiased analysis. More in #JFS article: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
DNAmix21 evaluated 765 responses from 106 participants from 52 different labs to determine the accuracy and variability of DNA mixture analyses and interpretation. How consistent were their findings? This new research is now free to read in #JFS! doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
The July 2025 issue of the Journal of Forensic Sciences is now available. Don’t delay, read the current #JFS issue today! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15564029/c…
Join the world's largest #ForensicScience organization! The AAFS is accepting new membership applications through October 1, 2025. Advance your career through networking opportunities, research access, and #ProfessionalDevelopment resources. Learn more: aafs.org/membership/app…
The Forensic Sciences Foundation is pleased to award John Valdes the 2025–26 Warren-Young Scholarship. Valdes is a high school science teacher, and has also had the opportunity to teach Pre-AP Science, IB MYP Integrated Science, and Physics. aafs.org/article/2025-2…
Fingerprints never lie, but humans can. A new study exposes the hidden sources of error behind #fingerprint examinations with a redefined gage R&R method. Can we trust what we see? #Fingermark #FrictionRidge Read more in the #JFS article of the week: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
Can the reciprocating saw blade toolmarks be used to catch catalytic converter thieves? #CatalyticConverterTheft #ReciprocatingSawBlades Read more in the #JFS article of the week: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
#Selfies can support #HumanIdentification when clinical #DentalRecords are unavailable or scarce. Although not error-free, these low-cost methods offer practical forensic alternatives. Read more in the #JFS article of the week: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
Be a part of the education and help forge the future of forensic science by speaking at the AAFS 78th Annual Scientific Conference in New Orleans! #AAFS2026 #BackToBasics Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025. Learn more: aafs.org/annual-confere…
Don't forget to submit a manuscript with the Journal of Forensic Sciences to take part in the upcoming special issue, and share your story! #JFS Your experience may leave an impact on the forensic science community.
Forensic scientists: Share your experience on cumulative effects of exposure to traumatic experiences for the upcoming JFS Special Issue. Submit your manuscripts to be a part of this valuable, interdisciplinary platform. More information here: aafs.org/article/call-p…
Attention forensic science students and educators! The FSF is now accepting submissions for the Field and Lucas Research Grants. These grants are intended to help the investigator/researcher initiate in-depth, problem-oriented research. Learn more: aafs.org/forensic-scien…
When postmortem fingerprinting becomes challenging, we innovate! Our study shows moistened black powder with transillumination improves minutiae clarity & contrast by 75% on carbonized & putrefied tissue. Read #JFS article of the week (@ludmilaalem_ ): doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
The March 2024 issue of the Journal of Forensic Sciences is now published on Wiley. Don’t delay, read the current #JFS issue today! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/15564029/c…
Today on #NationalNursesDay, AAFS honors our Forensic Nursing Sciences members who bring scientific expertise and care to trauma survivors. Your dedication to justice through evidence collection makes communities safer. About forensic nursing: aafs.org/membership/for…
Explore forensic cosmetic trace analysis at the ninth #ForensicLabTalks seminar! This presentation highlights ground-breaking research on the chemistry of cosmetics and their forensic applications using synchrotron spectroscopy. Don’t miss out! #JFS: events.bizzabo.com/FLT?utm_source…
When a bullet strikes from a long distance, the shooter’s position can sometimes be calculated "backwards.” This has been tested and confirmed, however some bullets strayed more than expected. Read more in the #JFS article of the week at: doi.org/10.1111/1556-4…
Exciting research alert! The ninth #ForensicLabTalks seminar will explore forensic cosmetic trace analysis via synchrotron spectroscopy, addressing microheterogeneity challenges and data analysis significance. Sign up to learn more! #JFS #FLT #AAFS events.bizzabo.com/FLT?utm_source…
On #NationalDNADay, the AAFS celebrates the dedicated experts who transform microscopic evidence into justice. Your meticulous work is crucial to case work and advancing science daily. Thank you for your commitment the #ForensicScience community!
Join us for the 9th JFS #ForensicLabTalks seminar! Discover how synchrotron spectroscopy revolutionizes forensic cosmetic trace analysis, exploring transferability & chemistry at microscale. Register now! #JFS #FLT events.bizzabo.com/FLT?utm_source…
Congratulations to the recipients of the FSF Emerging Forensic Scientist Award, Cesar Cantu and Marion Davidson! Read more: aafs.org/article/fsf-em…