Chemistry & Computer Science Drive Forensic Innovation
Forensic crime labs around the world are gaining access to a powerful new tool. NOCIt, a computational breakthrough from Rutgers-Camden researchers Catherine M. Grgicak, Henry Rutgers Chair and Associate Professor of Chemistry, and Desmond Lun, Professor and Department Chair of Computer Science, provides a highly accurate method for determining the number of DNA contributors in complex samples.
As detailed in “Rutgers Office for Research Signs Exclusive License with SoftGenetics, LLC to Market Innovative DNA Analysis Technology” by Trevor Rutledge-Leverenz, this tool replaces the subjective guesswork traditionally used in forensic DNA analysis with a data-driven approach. NOCIt delivers results with over 90% accuracy, outperforming existing methods and correcting previous errors in nearly a third of cases.
SoftGenetics, LLC, has acquired exclusive licensing rights to commercialize NOCIt, making this cutting-edge technology accessible to forensic labs worldwide. With support from the Rutgers Office for Research, this partnership ensures that evidence analysis is more consistent, reliable, and efficient.
Find out how this collaboration is shaping the future of forensic science.
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