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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Forensic sciences
Persistence of Touch DNA for Analysis
Date Published
June 5, 2023
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
Date Published
December 14, 2022
Black box study of bloodstain pattern analysts finds contrasting conclusions due to terminology; highlights importance of establishing consensus standards.
The History and Legacy of the Latent Fingerprint Black Box Study
Date Published
September 19, 2022
The FBI's black box study on latent prints continues to influence the criminal justice system's understanding of the validity and reliability of forensic testimony.
Challenges in Identifying Novel Psychoactive Substances and a Stronger Path Forward
Date Published
June 11, 2022
The importance of non-targeted testing to keep pace with a rapidly evolving synthetic opioid market.