S. Edson
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S. Edson
@dnadamsel.bsky.social
Forensic Scientist, PhD in forensic genetics, FIGG graduate certificate, writer, artist, photographer, aspiring End of Life doula, fiber artist.
Professionally, I focus on the recovery of DNA from skeletal materials and human identification.
My shadow life is to make art out of recycled materials or things people would otherwise throw away, primarily fabrics, clothing and yarn.
If anyone would like to rehome such things for a new life as art, please send them my way!
#art #recycling
March 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
A really cool leap forward in the DNA testing of degraded skeletal remains. Great job to the team!

#dna #snps #identifcation #afdil #dpaa

www.dpaa.mil/News-Stories...
www.dpaa.mil
March 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Reposted by S. Edson
Dozens of employees at the Education Department were placed on paid administrative leave as part of the Trump administration’s larger effort to rid the federal workforce of employees associated with diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility efforts, two sources told CNN
Education Department employees placed on paid leave as part of Trump administration’s DEI purge | CNN Politics
Dozens of employees at the Education Department were placed on paid administrative leave Friday as part of the Trump administration’s larger effort to rid the federal workforce of employees associated...
www.cnn.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Pretty cool stuff for amplifying STRs and reducing stutter.
#DNA #forensics

www.the-scientist.com/a-novel-poly...
A Novel Polymerase Reduces Stutter in Forensic DNA Analysis
A breakthrough enzyme aims to resolve a persistent DNA artifact that has challenged forensic analysis for decades.
www.the-scientist.com
December 10, 2024 at 7:56 PM