Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Microbial Communities on Skin Leave Unique Traces at Crime Scenes
Investigators in two NIJ-supported studies have demonstrated that people carry unique microbial communities on their skin, and traces of those communities, left on touched objects, can be linked to the individual.
NIJ Marks 50 Years of Helping Criminal Justice Community
Rapid and Reliable On-Site Drug Detection Using Aptamer-based Sensors
A new test for detecting and identifying illegal drugs in oral fluids may be superior to the current test widely used in the field by law enforcement, according to researchers in this study.
Using Isotopes in Human Hair to Reveal Personal Characteristics for Forensic Investigations
Researchers investigate the potential of using isotopes in specific amino acids in human hair as a forensic tool to provide information about an individual's age, sex, race, body mass, genetic disorders, health, and region of origin.
Funding for Forensic Research and Development, DNA Analysis, Capacity Enhancement and Other Activities
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 279
Postconviction DNA Testing
Uncertainty Ahead: A Shift in How Federal Scientific Experts Can Testify
Study of Juror Judgments
Lost but Not Forgotten: Finding the Nation’s Missing
As NamUs nears its 10th anniversary, we reflect on the program’s history, successes, and continued commitment to helping families.