Podcasts about forensic biology

DNA has become the gold standard in forensic investigation. As its use is increasing, so is our understanding of its limitations. Jae Gerhard is the principal forensic scientist at Independent Forensic Services. Starting out as a forensic scientist at the Australian Federal Police in 2002, Jae is an expert in body fluid detection, bloodstain pattern analysis, and DNA analysis and interpretation. In this episode of Crime Insiders Forensics, Kathryn Fox asks Jae to take us through the process of DNA collection. How accurate it is? How is it processed? And how useful is it for evidence? Jae also tells us about Stain 91, a blood stain pattern that played a part in helping to solve one of Australia's most renowned murder investigations - the Lin Family Murders. If you're interested in DNA and it's role in forensics, check out Secrets We Keep: Should I Spit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for episode #99 of Forensics Talks on March 14 at 2 PM Eastern, as we delve into the forefront of forensic biology with Dr. Nicole Novroski from the University of Toronto, Mississauga. Dr. Novroski, specializes in leveraging massively parallel sequencing (MPS) alongside innovative approaches for forensic human identity testing. This episode will explore her work on unearthing previously uncharacterized genetic markers for enhanced DNA mixture de-convolution and her research in identifying distant relatives through benchtop-scale sequencing. Dr. Novroski's current endeavors also include the exploration of computational biology for forensic genetic data analysis, microbial forensics, and advanced DNA methodologies for missing persons and unidentified human remains investigations. Tune in as we uncover the intricacies of DNA sequencing and its profound implications for forensic science, public safety, and beyond!Originally aired on: Mar 14, 2024

The vertebrate blood coagulation system is a delicately regulated marvel that helps maintain the integrity of the circulatory system. Over 20 years ago, Michael Behe argued it was an example of an irreducibly complex system. Does Behe's claim still hold up today? On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid speaks with fellow Scotsman Dr. Jonathan McLatchie about his new article series examining recent claims that an evolutionary pathway has been identified for this incredible process. McLatchie is a fellow and resident biologist at the Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Biology, a Masters degree in Evolutionary Biology, a second Master's degree in Medical and Molecular Bioscience, and a PhD in Evolutionary Biology. In their conversation, McLatchie describes how the blood clotting cascade works and why it poses a challenge for evolutionary theory. "Evolution doesn't perform particularly well when you need to make multiple co-dependent mutations," he says. McLatchie explains just how delicately regulated the blood coagulation system is and defends Behe's argument for the cascade, saying it exhibits irreducible complexity in spades. McLatchie also critiques recent proposals by the late biochemist Dr. Russel Doolittle, who claims to show a step-by-step evolution of vertebrate blood coagulation. McLatchie notes that Doolittle helps himself to irreducibly complex components as he attempts to explain its origin, inadvertently helping to confirm Behe's arguments in the process. Read McLatchie's 3-part article series on the blood clotting cascade at evolutionnews.org. Source

Philosopher Stephen Meyer, theologian Vern Poythress, engineer Stuart Burgess, and biologist Jonathan McLatchie answer questions about science and faith posed to them at the Westminster Conference on Science and Faith. The session is moderated by Discovery Institute Vice President John West. This discussion was taped at the 2022 Westminster Conference on Science and Faith in the greater Philadelphia area, which was jointly sponsored by Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture and Westminster Theological Seminary. Participants: Dr. Stuart Burgess has held academic posts at Bristol University (UK) and Cambridge University (UK). He has published over 180 scientific publications on the science of design in engineering and biology. He has received many national and international awards for design, including from the Minister of State for Trade and Industry in the UK. In 2019 he was given the top mechanical engineer award in the UK out of 120,000 professional mechanical engineers. Rev. Dr. Vern Poythress (PhD, Harvard; DTh, Stellenbosch) is distinguished professor of New Testament, biblical interpretation, and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. His books include Redeeming Science, Redeeming Mathematics, and Redeeming Philosophy, or Chance and the Sovereignty of God. Dr. Stephen C. Meyer received his PhD in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture. His books include Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe (HarperOne, 2021); the New York Times bestseller Darwin's Doubt (HarperOne, 2013); and Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2009), named a Book of the Year by the Times Literary Supplement. Dr. Jonathan McLatchie holds a Bachelor's degree in Forensic Biology from the University of Strathclyde, a Masters (M.Res) degree in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Glasgow, a second Master's degree in Medical and Molecular Bioscience from Newcastle University, and a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from Newcastle University. Currently, McLatchie is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Sattler College in Boston, Massachusetts. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/tzCp6KXKt00 Discovery Science 180K subscribers 6,413 views Nov 18, 2022 ============================ The Discovery Science News Channel is the official YouTube channel of Discovery Institute's Center for Science & Culture. The CSC is the institutional hub for scientists, educators, and inquiring minds who think that nature supplies compelling evidence of intelligent design. The CSC supports research, sponsors educational programs, defends free speech, and produce articles, books, and multimedia content. For more information visit https://www.discovery.org/id/ http://www.evolutionnews.org/ http://www.intelligentdesign.org/ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: Twitter: https://twitter.com/discoverycsc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discoverycsc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverycsc/ Visit other Youtube channels connected to the Center for Science & Culture Discovery Institute: https://www.youtube.com/user/Discover... Dr. Stephen C. Meyer: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrStephe...   Dr. Meyer at Discovery Institute- https://www.discovery.org/p/meyer/ Stephen C. Meyer received his Ph.D. in the philosophy of science from the University of Cambridge. A former geophysicist and college professor, he now directs Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture in Seattle. He has authored the New York Times best seller Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2013), Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2009), which was named a Book of the Year by the Times (of London) Literary Supplement in 2009, and now, The Return of the God Hypothesis (HarperOne, 2021). In his first book on intelligent design, Signature in the Cell: DNA and the Evidence for Intelligent Design (HarperOne, 2009) Meyer examined the mystery of the origin of the first life. With Darwin's Doubt, he has expanded the scope of the case for intelligent design to the whole sweep of life's history. Meyer's research addresses the deepest mystery surrounding the origin of life and the origin of animal life: the origin of biological information necessary to produce it. Meyer graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington, in 1981 with a degree in physics and earth science. He later became a geophysicist with Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) in Dallas, Texas. From 1981 to 1985, he worked for ARCO in digital signal processing and seismic survey interpretation. In 1986 as a Rotary International Scholar, he began his training in the history and philosophy of science at Cambridge University, earning an M.Phil. in 1987 and a Ph.D. in 1991. His doctoral thesis was titled “Of Clues and Causes: A Methodological Interpretation of Origin-of-Life Research.” He returned to Whitworth in the fall of 1990 to teach philosophy and the philosophy of science. He left a tenured position as a professor at Whitworth in 2002 to direct the Center for Science and Culture full time, which he had helped found with John West in 1996. Prior to the publication of Signature in the Cell and Darwin's Doubt, the writing for which Meyer was best known was an August 2004 review essay in the Smithsonian Institution-affiliated peer-reviewed biology journal Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington. The article laid out the evidential case for intelligent design, presenting it as the best explanation for the origin of the biological information necessary to produce the new forms of animal life that arose abruptly during the Cambrian explosion. Because the article was the first peer-reviewed publication arguing for intelligent design in a technical journal, it proved extremely controversial.  The journal's editor, evolutionary biologist Richard Sternberg, was punished by his Smithsonian supervisors for allowing Meyer's article into print. This led to the investigation of top Smithsonian personnel by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.  The controversy was widely covered in the media with articles or news stories appearing about it in The Wall Street Journal, Science, Nature, NPR, The O'Reilly Factor and the Washington Post. The federal investigation eventually concluded that Sternberg had been wrongly disciplined and intimidated. Meyer's many other publications include contributions to, and the editing of, the peer-reviewed volume Darwinism, Design and Public Education (Michigan State University Press, 2004) and the innovative textbook Explore Evolution (Hill House Publishers, 2007). Meyer has also published editorials in national newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The National Post (of Canada), The Daily Telegraph (of London) and The Los Angeles Times.  He has appeared on national television and radio programs such as The Jim Lehrer News Hour, NBC Nightly News, ABC Nightly News, CBS Sunday Morning, Nightline, Fox News Live, Paula Zahn Now (CNN), Good Morning America and the Tavis Smiley Show on PBS.  He has also been featured in two New York Times front-page stories and has garnered attention in other top national media. In 2008, he appeared with Ben Stein in the theatrical-released documentary Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed.  He has also been featured prominently in the science documentaries Icons of Evolution, The Case for a Creator, Darwin's Dilemma and Unlocking The Mystery of Life, the latter which was shown on PBS and which Meyer co-wrote with producer Lad Allen.

This week I learn loads by chatting with the fascinating Carol Rogers who has spent 25 years attending some pretty horrific crime scenes as a forensic biologist.

Tiffany Roy is a specialist in Forensic Biology and also law. She has served as an expert witness in over 100 cases and has processed thousands of DNA cases with over 13 years in private and public labs. She is currently the President of ForensicAid and she also instructs undergrads at Southern New Hampshire University, University of Maryland, University College.Join us as we discuss issues surrounding DNA testimony, statistics, bias, and the state of Forensic Science.Originally aired on  July 21 2022

NIJ scientist Tracey Johnson joins science writer Sarah Michaud in this episode. They discuss Rapid DNA technology, and Tracey explains the complexities of this technology — its pitfalls and its possibilities. Read the transcript.This podcast episode was produced by and discusses the work of the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.Reading and Resources from NIJ:NIJ-sponsored forensic rapid DNA researchUsing Forensic Intelligence To Combat Serial and Organized Violent Crimes NIJ websiteOther Resources:Rapid DNA – General InformationNational Rapid DNA Booking Operational Procedures ManualNon-CODIS Rapid DNA Considerations and Best Practices for Law Enforcement UseResults of the 2018 Rapid DNA Maturity AssessmentLetter to the editor of FSI Genetics

In episode five of our Strengthening the Forensic Workforce season, Just Science sat down with Dr. Robin Cotton, Director of the Master of Science Program in Biomedical Forensic Sciences at Boston University School of Medicine, and Dr. Daniele Podini, a professor in the Department of Forensic Sciences at the George Washington University, to discuss Forensic Biology and DNA. Forensic biology can be described as the application of biochemistry and cellular biology to solve forensic problems. These techniques have evolved over the years with increasing sensitivity, are routinely used to identify individuals through DNA, and provide information on biological materials present at a crime scene. Listen along as Dr. Cotton and Dr. Podini discuss their interesting career journeys, the importance of criminal law and ethics training, and the value of student research involving statistical analysis and interpretation. This episode is funded by the National Institute of Justice's Forensic Technology Center of Excellence.

In this episode we talk with YCSO DNA Technical Leader Emily Campbell-Smith about the YCSO Forensic Biology Lab. One of five Law Enforcement DNA Labs in South Carolina, and the misconceptions popular television dramas have created in the world of forensics.

Dr Faridah Mohd Nor and Dr Angeal Clark preview a public lecture on Forensic Pathology

On this episode of The Hoardganize Podcast Professional Organizers Rachel Seavey and Bobby Jackson discuss learning styles and how understanding your learning style can help with getting organized.   Rachel and Bobby also discuss Bobby's Amazon #1 Best Selling Book "From Stressy & Messy to Organized & Optimized".   Catch us in person on YouTube under The Hoardganize Podcast     "New Amazon #1 Best Selling Author of 'From Stressy & Messy to Organized & Optimized," Bobby Jackson is not only a Professional Organizer, but has been in education for over 7 years.   He has two Master's Degrees in Forensic Biology and STEM Education. At the age of 29 he is a leader at the Board of Education in his school district as a Science Specialist".   Order his book on amazon

As Director of Independent Forensic Services, Helen Roebuck is exposed to flaws in DNA evidence regularly. In this presentation Helen discusses the basics of DNA profiling, recent technical and procedural changes relating to the handling of Forensic Biology and DNA evidence, and gives an insight into what questions you should be asking when DNA evidence is relied upon in your case.  

Join us today as we will be joined by apologist, Jonathan McLatchie, from the UK, as we discuss the topic of Islam. Who was Muhummad? What does Islam teach regarding the nature of God? Where does Jesus fit into the Muslim religion? What is the view of salvation and the afterlife? Jonathan will answer these and other related questions. Jonathan is an apologist and frequent writer for websites such as CrossExamined.org, the Christian Apologetics Alliance, and Christian Apologetics UK, where he presents the case for the Christian worldview. He is also a regular contributor to the leading intelligent design website, Evolution News & Views, as well as UncommonDescent.com. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree (with honors) in Forensic Biology, a Master’s Degree in Evolutionary Biology as well as a Master’s Degree in Medical and Molecular Bioscience. Join us for this very enlightening and informative show!

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as we discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week we will be joined by Jonathan McLatchie from the UK as we discuss issues related to Intelligent Design vs. what it is taught primarily to advocate for the General Theory of Evolution. Jonathan is an apologist and frequent writer for websites such as CrossExamined.org, the Christian Apologetics Alliance, and Christian Apologetics UK, where he presents the case for the Christian worldview. He is also a regular contributor to the leading intelligent design website, Evolution News & Views, as well as UncommonDescent.com. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree (with honors) in Forensic Biology, a Master’s Degree in Evolutionary Biology as well as a Master’s Degree in Medical and Molecular Bioscience. Join us for this very enlightening and informative show!

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week we will do a follow-up to our segment two weeks ago on the topic of Islam with apologist Jonathan McLatchie from the UK. Who was Muhummad? What does Islam teach regarding the nature of God? Where does Jesus fit into the Muslim religion? What is the view of salvation and the afterlife? Jonathan will answer these and other related questions. Jonathan is an apologist and frequent writer for websites such as CrossExamined.org, the Christian Apologetics Alliance, and Christian Apologetics UK, where he presents the case for the Christian worldview. He is also a regular contributor to the leading intelligent design website, Evolution News & Views, as well as UncommonDescent.com. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree (with honors) in Forensic Biology, a Master’s Degree in Evolutionary Biology as well as a Master’s Degree in Medical and Molecular Bioscience. Join us for this very enlightening and informative show!

Join Devin & Melissa Pellew as they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. During our first segment, we will be discussing the topic of astrology with Marcia Montenegro. Statistic show that many Christians see no contradiction with studying astrology and horoscopes with their Christian worldview. On the air with us to discuss this topic will be regular contributer to our show, Marcia Montenegro, founder and director of Christian Answers for the New Age (CANA). Marcia, who was a professional astrologer before converting to Christianity, is a graduate of Southern Evangelical Seminary and is the author of Spellbound: The Paranormal Seduction of Today's Kids. During the second segment, we will be joined by apologist, Jonathan McLatchie, from the UK, as we discuss the topic of Islam. Who was Muhummad? What does Islam teach regarding the nature of God? Where does Jesus fit into the Muslim religion? What is the view of salvation and the afterlife? Jonathan will answer these and other related questions. Jonathan is an apologist and frequent writer for websites such as CrossExamined.org, the Christian Apologetics Alliance, and Christian Apologetics UK, where he presents the case for the Christian worldview. He is also a regular contributor to the leading intelligent design  website, Evolution News & Views, as well as UncommonDescent.com. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree (with honors) in Forensic Biology, a Master’s Degree in Evolutionary Biology as well as a Master’s Degree in Medical and Molecular Bioscience. Join us for this very enlightening and informative show!

Lisa Hammett has a M.S. in Microbology and has done research in Genetics and Forensic Biology and has taught Microbiology at community colleges. Lisa expands upon her allergies talk which she gave at Atlanta Skepticamp 2011. --- Released and distributed under the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 United States license http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ You are free to: Share - to copy, distribute and transmit the work Remix - to adapt the work Under the following conditions: Attribution - You must attribute the work (but not in any way that suggests that the Atlanta Skeptics nor AbruptMedia, LLC endorses you or your use of the work) to the Atlanta Skeptics (http://www.AtlantaSkeptics.com/) and AbruptMedia, LLC (http://www.AbruptMedia.com). Noncommercial - You may not use this work for commercial purposes. Share Alike - If you alter, transform, or build upon this work, you may distribute the resulting work only under the same or similar license to this one.