Parabon NanoLabs to Hold Lecture for New Jersey Homicide Investigators Association

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Posted September 1, 2017 2:12 pm by Comments

By Laura Burgess

Using genomic data from large populations of subjects with known phenotypes, Parabon's bioinformaticists have built statistical models for forensic traits, which can be used to predict the physical appearance of unknown individuals

“How to Use DNA Phenotyping in An Investigation” will be led by Parabon® NanoLabs Vice President Paula Armentrout Wednesday, 6 Sept., 2017.

Using genomic data from large populations of subjects with known phenotypes, Parabon’s bioinformaticists have built statistical models for forensic traits, which can be used to predict the physical appearance of unknown individuals.
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Reston, Va. (Ammoland.com) – Parabon® NanoLabs, a vertically integrated DNA technology company that develops next-gen forensic and therapeutic products, will be leading a lecture for the New Jersey Homicide Investigators Association (NJHIA), held at the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office in Freehold, New Jersey. The lecture, “How to Use DNA Phenotyping in an Investigation,” will be led by Parabon’s vice president, Paula Armentrout, on Wednesday, 6 Sept., 2017, at 8 a.m.

Armentrout will describe Snapshot™, the company’s DNA phenotyping system, a revolutionary new forensics capability that accurately predicts ancestry and physical appearance from DNA evidence. It can also determine kinship between DNA samples. She will also discuss how the service can aid in generating investigative leads, narrowing suspect lists and identifying unknown remains.

This event is for NJHIA members only. In order to become a member, visit www.njhia.org and click on join under the …Read the Rest

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