The National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS) is a State of Florida Type II Research Center at the University of Central Florida. Our mission is to provide relevant and responsive forensic science research, training and operational support to communities that rely on science to achieve justice. Our team of chemists, biochemists, physicists and statisticians work individually and in synergistic teams to perform basic and applied forensic science research. The Center also develops and curates databases and provides continuing education in support of the forensic communities.
Recent Publications In the News
New Publication
The next frontier in forensic genetics:
Single-cell genetic analysis and its expanding role
Forensic Science International: Genetics (2027) Vol. 6 103568
Jack Ballantyne, Catherine M. Grgicak, Michael A. Mariciano
Highlights
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Bulk STR analysis remains challenged by complex DNA mixtures.
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Single-cell genomics enables contributor-specific DNA profiling.
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Advances improve recovery and genotyping of single forensic cells.
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Aggregated single-cell profiles approach single-source resolution.
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Single-cell analysis may aid the most challenging mixture cases.
