Bode Technology's Federal Research Division continues to advance forensic science through innovative efforts. Working in conjunction with numerous federal agencies, Bode has delivered advanced forensic solutions including:
- Improvements to the preservation of collected biological evidence
- Low level/touch DNA recovery exploitation techniques and analysis
- Resolution of complex mixtures through massively parallel sequencing (MPS)
- Portable, ruggedized rapid DNA analysis with results in less than 45 minutes
- Specialized collection device development for DNA as well as chemical and biological agents
- Evaluation of alternative forensics DNA markers including SNPs and microhaplotypes
Featured Research and Development Efforts
Featured Research and Development Efforts
Recent Publications
- Direct PCR amplification of forensic touch and other challenging DNA samples: A review
- Nondestructive Biological Evidence Collection with Alternative Swabs and Adhesive Lifters
- ESDA®-Lite collection of DNA from latent fingerprints on documents
- Effect of Sterilants on Amplification and Detection of Target DNA from Bacillus cereus Spores
Massively Parallel Sequencing
- Complex mixture resolution
- Predictive genomics including phenotypic traits (i.e. eye and hair color) and biogeographical ancestry
- Geosourcing / Ecomapping
- Forensic microbiome exploitation
Advanced DNA Analysis
- Specialized sample collection methods tailored to specific Client mission sets
- Alternative approaches/techniques to process low level or degraded samples
- Improved techniques for rapid identification, triage, and collection of biological evidence for sensitive site exploitation (SSE) operations
- Non-destructive/covert DNA exploitation of handled documents (DOCEX)
- DNA exploitation from post-blast evidence and IED components
Predictive Facial Morphology
- Determination of significant associations between genetic data and facial morphology utilizing targeted re-sequencing technology, microarray technology and 3D-imagery
Portable Human DNA Identification Solution
- Development of a fully validated, room temperature stable, portable HID solution that utilizes SNPs to analyze reference and forensic evidence samples for high-priority applications
Other Services
- Development and delivery of customized and tactical forensic exploitation kits
- Evaluation of emerging technologies and course of action mapping for integration into Client’s workflows
- Subject matter expert (SME) consulting and training
- Design, stand-up, and operate non-traditional DNA laboratories/exploitation centers (deployable, temporary, etc.)