Current Forensic Science - Volume 2, Issue 1, 2024

Next-generation sequencing methods have advanced greatly since Sanger sequencing, allowing for increased data yield, productivity, and utility. Read time can be used to categorize the upcoming technological generations. This article summarizes the differences between the two technological paradigms, the second-generation (short-read) kind, and the third-generation (long-read) variety. Popular technologies suc Read More

Background The force required for a sword to penetrate the human chest was identified as an important issue for the defense in a case of homicide by stabbing. Previous literature on penetration force had tested knives but not swords. Objective The objective of the current study was to determine the peak force during penetration of a surrogate for human tissue with a ceremonial sword. Methods The sword was secured Read More