‘CSI’ Features M-Vac DNA Collection System

The May 8 episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, “Ghosts of the Past”, will highlight a revolutionary new form of DNA collection.

The M-Vac System is a wet-vacuum DNA collection device. This is a real piece of technology, and studies indicate that the M-Vac collects up to 100 times more DNA than the traditional swab method. “We at CSI are very excited to be able to use the M-Vac for collecting DNA evidence,” senior technical consultant and co-executive producer Richard Catalani told St George News. “I believe this new technology will greatly benefit us on the show as well as in the real world.” According to M-Vac Systems’ vice president of engineering and operations, Wayne Carlsen:

“The M-Vac System is cutting-edge and the new standard for DNA collection from porous substrates, large surfaces and where DNA material is scarce. It is an excellent tool for collecting forensic DNA material in casework where the traditional methods have either failed or have a minimal chance of collecting enough material to generate a viable profile. It has already been used on a number of active and cold cases and has produced positive results. It isn’t the end-all cure-all, but it is a powerful police work tool that will change the way forensic DNA collection is done.”

For more information, visit StGeorgeUtah.com. (Please note that the original article contains spoilers for “Ghosts of the Past”.) You can also watch the short video below, which shows the M-Vac System in use: