Focused Forensic Power
More conclusive results in forensic testing are now a practical reality thanks to advances in genomics. Illumina next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology and informatics deliver far more insight from forensic DNA than traditional methods, with a much higher resolution than ever before possible. You’ll find the answers you need efficiently with a greater degree of certainty, with the focused power of Illumina forensic genomics solutions.
Massively Parallel Sequencing – The Time is Now
Hear from experts in the field how this technology is paving the way ahead and why now is the time to adopt.
Benefits of NGS for Forensic Labs
NGS allows examiners to generate data that span the human genome and address a wider range of questions in a single, targeted assay. Moreover, NGS-generated STR allele calls are fully compatible with current database formats. Early studies provide a promising view of the advantages NGS brings to analysis of even the smallest, most compromised, and highly mixed evidentiary samples.
Overview: NGS and Forensic Genomics
Get an introduction to NGS and its uses in forensic genomics.
Forensic Genomics Applications
Tap into the power of NGS for your forensic genomics work. Extract maximum information from limited samples. Get accurate, actionable clues that can help you find missing persons and solve criminal cases.
| Criminal Casework |
| Forensic DNA Databases |
| Disaster Victim Identification |
| Missing Person Identification |
Forensic Genomics Methods
Breakthrough the limitations of PCR and capillary electrophoresis DNA analysis for human identification. Explore NGS forensics methods that offer a simple workflow and enable simultaneous analysis of multiple polymorphisms.
| SNP and STR Sequencing |
| mtDNA Sequencing |
Validation and Casework Implementation in 2016
Expert interviews on how the MiSeq FGx System is being used in forensic DNA casework labs, and on the forefront of genetic investigative leads.
Additional Resources
Forensic Genomics Videos Part 1 and 2
Hear from Dr. Bruce Budowle about the future of forensic genomics in this 2 Part Video Series. View Video Part 1
Developmental Validation of NGS
Learn about the advantages of targeted NGS and view the data validating the MiSeq FGx System in this Forensic Magazine article.
Take a Genomic Leap Forward in Forensic Science
The MiSeq FGx System is the first fully validated NGS solution designed exclusively for forensic science.
Future of Forensic Genomics
Researchers use NGS to obtain more information-rich data and answer more complex forensic questions.
Recreating a Face Based on DNA
Researchers identify genetic variants that influence facial features to enable facial imaging from DNA.
Harnessing NGS to Solve Crimes
Criminalists use MiSeq FGx for high-resolution DNA profiling to build better forensic DNA databases.
MiSeq FGx Forensic Genomics System Brochure
Achieve more conclusive forensic results with one unified workflow.
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