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Othram combines laboratory science, software, and process, to build a better and more robust infrastructure for justice. Othram's technology enables local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies across the United States and internationally, to break through previously impenetrable forensic DNA barriers and close previously unsolvable cases. More forensic genetic genealogy cases, active and cold, have been solved with Othram technology than any other method. Browse our latest case solve announcements to get a sense of how this technology can bring answers and justice to everyone, everywhere. About Othram Research Othram is committed to continuous iteration and improvement, learning from each case and refining our technology and our processes regularly. Here, you can follow the latest research, case studies, and publications from our research scientists. Source

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SNPSuite Enables Private, Peer-to-Peer Reference Comparisons

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By David Mittelman
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Reference testing is an essential part of forensic genetic genealogy investigations. When a promising unknown DNA profile is developed, investigators often compare it to DNA profiles from reference samples provided by potential relatives or individuals associated with a case. These comparisons can confirm hypotheses, rule out possibilities, or help establish identity of the donor of an unknown evidence sample.
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What is the Scope of New York’s Public Health Law in Forensic DNA Testing?

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By David Mittelman
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Across the United States, there are many public and private forensic laboratories, including those operating in New York. For many years, these laboratories have focused on short tandem repeat (STR) testing, which has been the backbone of forensic DNA analysis. While STRs are reliable for direct identity matching and generally first-degree relative kinship testing, they are limited when samples are degraded or when distant relatives need to be identified.
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Genomics will forever reshape forensic science and criminal justice

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By David Mittelman
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Dense single nucleotide polymorphism testing has revolutionized forensic science, helping solve decades-old, current, and future cases by overcoming the limitations of traditional short tandem repeat profiling. By embracing innovations from fields such as ancient DNA analysis, forensics can deliver long-awaited answers and justice to victims and their families.
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The Role of Reference DNA Testing in Forensic Genetic Genealogy

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By David Mittelman
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Seven years in, forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) no longer is considered “new,” “emerging,” or “the Wild West.” The field has matured, with the benefit of hindsight, experience, and more refined, purpose-built technology. With this maturity comes responsibility: the methods that are used, the trusted tools, and the way results are reported must stand up to scrutiny. At the heart of nearly every successful FGG case is reference DNA testing.
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The Algorithmic Era of Policing Will Scale Justice for Everyone, Everywhere

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By David Mittelman
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For centuries, investigators have tried to answer two questions: “What happened?” and “Who did it?”. Policing has evolved through distinct eras, each shaped by the tools, methods, and mindsets of the time. Investigations have traditionally relied on the intuition and persistence of highly skilled detectives, however there are not enough detectives to staff for the backlog of unsolved cases.
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