National Institute of Standards and Technology New DNA Reference Standard RM 8043, to Revolutionize Forensic Analysis.

National Institute of Standards and Technology New DNA Reference Standard RM 8043, to Revolutionize Forensic Analysis.

One huge step towards forensic science has been taken with the publication of a new forensic DNA reference material by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The new standard, RM 8043, is aimed at assisting forensic laboratories in enhancing the accuracy and reliability of DNA analysis, especially in complex cases with degraded or mixed genetic samples. Over the decades, forensic scientists have used reference DNA materials t…