Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Skin Microbe Colonies Used for Human Identification
Humans transfer trace signatures of unique colonies of microbes on our skin to objects we touch. The tiny size of that signature make it difficult for investigators to identify an individual. Research now has made that identification more likely.
Embracing Next Generation Methods for Forensic DNA Sequence Analysis
The regions of the genome relied on for identification of individuals pose challenges for analysts because they often produce artifacts during processing. NIJ-funded research has led to a solution that lessens the artifact problem.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 281
The National Institute of Justice — At the Forefront of Forensic Science Research
DNA at Our Fingertips
Forensic scientists have explored whether lifted and archived fingerprints retain forensically useful amounts of DNA.
Searching for the Missing in a City of Millions
Helping Labs Increase Capacity and Reduce Backlogs
Seven Research Articles Resulting from NIJ Grants Make Forensic Chemistry's List of 25 Most Cited Papers
Identifying New Illicit Drugs and Sounding the Alarm in Real Time
The Value of Nonhuman Animal Models in Forensic Decomposition Research
Scientific inquiry into the process of decomposition has studied a wide range of mammals and developed a fundamental understanding of the stages of decomposition, but forensic scientists should use caution in applying nonhuman data to human bodies.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Address Criminal Justice Needs
NIJ is committed to realizing the full potential of artificial intelligence to promote public safety and reduce crime.