Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
The Impact of Drugs on Human Decomposition: What Insect, Scavenger, and Microbial Evidence Tells Us
OsteoID: A New Forensic Tool to Help Identify the Species of Skeletal Remains
NIJ-supported researchers developed a free web tool to help forensic investigators and others interested in bone identification.
Fighting the Uphill War Against Illicit Drugs and Overdose Deaths: Detecting Emerging Designer Drugs and Opioid Analogs
Early warning system helps lessen the harm from the tsunami of illicit drugs flowing into the U.S.
Five Things About Vaping and E-Cigarettes
The Emerging Field of Firearms Audio Forensics
NIJ grantee Robert Maher is changing the field of audio forensics with novel techniques to document and interpret gunshot recordings.
Persistence of Touch DNA for Analysis
NIJ-funded research reveals how long DNA is detectable on various surfaces under different conditions.
Study Assesses the Accuracy and Reproducibility of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Black box study of bloodstain pattern analysts finds contrasting conclusions due to terminology; highlights importance of establishing consensus standards.
Early-Career Forensic Toxicologists Take Home Top Awards for NIJ-Funded Research
Sara Walton, Laerissa Reveil, Tyson Baird, and Bailey Jones won prestigious awards at the Society of Forensic Toxicologists 2022 meeting.
When DNA Samples Are Complicated: Calculating Variation in Mixed Samples Interpretation
NIJ-funded researchers create precision and accuracy statistics to assess variation in the interpretation of complex DNA mixtures.
Fast Screening of Gunshot Residue Aims to Modernize Practice
NIJ-funded researchers create unprecedented gunshot residue dataset to develop a quick, dual-detection method for gunshot residue detection.
Postmortem CT Scans: Can They Effectively Replace Full Autopsies?
Study examines the impact of CT scans on workflow and tallies the cost savings of postmortem CT in lieu of full autopsy.