Will Cold Cases Remain a Myth With Advancing Forensic Technologies?

Forensic technology employs various techniques and methods to solve cold cases and investigations with negligible evidence. The increasing rate of crime globally has led to government initiatives increasing their budget to enhance the existing forensic technologies. Government institutes are collaborating in an effort to expedite the research process. For instance, in 2016, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Department of Justice agreed to create policies to validate important practices of forensic science. Services provided under forensic science include firearms identification, DNA profiling, biometric analysis, chemical analysis, and others. They are majorly used in biodefense and biosurveillance, pharmacogenetics, judicial/law enforcement, and other sectors.

Opening New Avenues in DNA Identification

The most prominent forensic technologies include automated liquid handling technology, next-generation sequencing (NGS), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), rapid DNA analysis, capillary electrophoresis, microarrays, and others. In 2016, capillary electrophoresis was the biggest segment due to its use in ballistics and drug analysis. In addition, the technology can be used in separating components such as blood proteins and DNA according to their mass. It is utilized along with other techniques to correct any errors related to DNA sampling. The technology is expected to be used in short tandem repeats or specific DNA regions unique to individuals.

Next generation sequencing is projected to exhibit a robust growth rate due to its increased ability in detecting DNA in decayed samples and paternity testing. For instance, Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced an advanced NGS system for deeper analysis of forensic samples. Its in-built library and reduced run times are expected to attract consumer in near future.

Market Insights

According to a report published by Grand View Research, Inc.; the global forensic technology market is anticipated to reach USD 40.4 billion by 2025. The market is anticipated to grow at a 12.7% CAGR over the forecast period (2014 to 2025). The rise in crime rates is projected to be the primary factor driving market growth. Moreover, supportive government initiatives to improve the existing technology to solve cold cases can further drive the market.

In addition, government funds to strengthen the existing forensic departments at national and international levels are predicted to impel the growth in the forthcoming years. An uptick in cyber crimes is anticipated to open up new avenues for market growth over the forecast period. Data mining may also play a vital role in biological data management. Prominent market players include Thermo Fisher Scientific; SPEX Forensics, Inc.; LGC Limited; and Agilent Technologies.

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