forensic DNA testing

Two Utah cases represent the promise and pitfalls of using genetic genealogy in law enforcement, the Salt Lake Tribune reports.

The Washington Post reports that a man treated as if he were a vampire after death in the 1800s was likely, based on genetic and other analyses, a man named John Barber who had tuberculosis.

Kentucky law enforcement officials are testing a rapid DNA analyzer in sexual assault cases, CNBC reports.

Slate discusses efforts to offer DNA phenotyping services, but also its drawbacks.

Genetic genealogy has helped exonerate a man who has been jailed for 20 years, Agence France Presse reports.

A suspect linked to a double murder through genetic genealogy has been convicted, according to the Associated Press.

The Associated Press reports that a state board in Texas has asked ANDE, a maker of rapid DNA machines, to halt its work there.

A rape suspect is contesting the DNA analysis that was performed after he was identified through genetic genealogy, the Washington Post reports.

Wired reports that a murder trial in which police homed in on a suspect using genetic genealogy is heading to court, but won't focus on the technique.

According to New Scientist, GEDmatch changed its terms and conditions over the weekend to opt its users out of law enforcement searches.