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Taking Measure

Just a Standard Blog

Becky Steffen

Biologist Becky Steffen has been researching forensic DNA analysis as part of NIST's Applied Genetics Group for the past 14 years. When she’s not doing her part to fight crime, she’s a devoted, diehard DC sports fan (Caps, Nats, Skins, Wizards, DC United) who sticks with her teams through thick and thin, good or bad. Come on, DC!!!

Human DNA Standard: A Q&A With NIST’s Becky Steffen

July 16, 2019

How do you solve a crime using DNA? First, you have to find biological evidence — such as blood, other bodily fluids, or maybe just a few skin cells that might

Magnifying glass magnifying a part of a DNA molecule

From Fiction to Forensics: An Inspired Story for National DNA Day

April 25, 2016

Nancy Drew and Kay Scarpetta—two names that will always put a smile on my face. I spent much of my youth reading about these two strong female characters. What

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