The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Gary Ruvkun from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. The duo has been recognized for their groundbreaking discovery of microRNA and its critical role in post-transcriptional gene regulation. Their pioneering research has […]
The Most Chilling Case in Forensic History: The Capture of the Golden State Killer
One of the most chilling and notorious cases in American criminal history is that of the Golden State Killer, also known as Joseph James DeAngelo. This case exemplifies how forensic science can unravel decades-old mysteries and bring justice to victims and their families. The Golden State Killer is responsible for a series of heinous crimes, […]
Key Case Laws and Rules of Evidence in Forensic Science: An Indian Perspective
Forensic science plays an increasingly pivotal role in the Indian legal system, providing scientific evidence that assists courts in reaching decisions on criminal matters. Recent legal reforms, such as the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) and Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), alongside established laws like the Indian Evidence Act and CrPC, continue to shape the admissibility, […]
Forensic Scientometrics: A New Frontier in Research Integrity
A new and emerging field, Forensic Scientometrics (FoSci), has been proposed by leading experts in research integrity to tackle the growing problem of unethical research practices and the misuse of scholarly work. This field aims to merge the principles of forensic science with scientometrics—the study of measuring and analyzing scientific literature—to investigate and uphold the […]
Chandigarh University Recruitment for Assistant Professor in Forensic Science
The University Institute of Allied Health Sciences Department (UIAHS) at Chandigarh University is seeking passionate and qualified individuals for the position of Assistant Professor in Forensic Science. Required Qualifications: Interview Mode:The interview will be conducted virtually.
Scientists Uncover New Blood Group System, Solving a 50-Year Medical Mystery
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) in South Gloucestershire has led to the identification of a new blood group system called MAL, resolving a long-standing 50-year mystery. This significant advancement holds the potential to improve global healthcare, particularly in enhancing the safety and efficacy of blood transfusions for patients with […]