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April 26, 2022

Minireview Published in ASM Infection and Immunity: Categorizing Sequences of Concern by Function To Better...

Abstract To identify sequences with a role in microbial pathogenesis, we assessed the adequacy of their annotation by existing controlled vocabularies and sequence databases. Our goal was to regularize descriptions of microbial pathogenesis for improved integration with bioinformatic applications. Here, we review the challenges of annotating sequences for pathogenic activity.... MORE

April 21, 2022

HORIZON Newsletter – April 2022

CAG Heads to Reno Leaders from our ANAB-Accredited Forensic DNA Laboratory are presenting and exhibiting at the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) Annual Symposium next week! Their respective experiences working for a forensic laboratory in the midst of a global pandemic, and leading a laboratory-wide LIMS transition from homemade... MORE

April 20, 2022

Signature Science Review of Direct PCR and Rapid DNA Approaches to Sexual Assault Kit Testing...

Abstract Crime laboratories have been faced with large casework backlogs due to lengthy processing times, limited resources and scientists, and rising crime rates. Evidence related to sexual assault crimes, specifically sexual assault kits (SAKs), heavily contribute to the reported backlogs. Although more sensitive, faster chemistries and automated techniques have been... MORE

April 12, 2022

D.C.’s Department of Forensic Science Selects Signature Science to Perform DNA & Serology Testing on...

SigSci analysts will employ proprietary FRISC® method to extract DNA from spent shell casings AUSTIN, TEXAS – April 12, 2022 – Signature Science, LLC was selected by the Department of Forensic Science (DFS) in Washington, D.C. to perform DNA and serology testing on fired shell casings recovered from crime scenes.... MORE

March 7, 2022

Signature Science Appoints New President, CEO

Schimmoller to be third president of SwRI subsidiary AUSTIN, TEXAS – March 8, 2022 – The Signature Science Managers Committee has unanimously elected Brian J. Schimmoller as the third president and CEO of the Austin-based company. Signature Science is a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Research Institute, specializing in national... MORE

February 16, 2022

HORIZON Newsletter – February 2022

Looking Ahead to AAFS on February 22-25 in Seattle, WA Signature Science is attending the upcoming AAFS Conference with five of our scientists presenting their latest work. AAFS will be a hybrid conference, with presentations and sessions occurring virtually, in-person, or both. In-person attendees can look forward to seeing: Michelle... MORE

February 15, 2022

IARPA funds Signature Science and Rice University to Develop SeqScreen-Nano Software to Analyze Long Reads...

Laptop-portable advanced computational tools will provide critical information beyond standard taxonomic classification to remote users with limited resources. AUSTIN, TEXAS – February 15, 2022 – Signature Science, LLC received funding from the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) under the Functional Genomic and Computational Assessment of Threats (Fun GCAT) program... MORE