Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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.
Faces in Clay
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.
Potential Handheld Multispectral Camera for Crime Scene Investigations
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.
New Approaches to Digital Evidence Acquisition and Analysis
Two NIJ-supported projects offer innovative ways to process digital evidence.
Researchers Develop Insight Into Blood Droplet Behavior for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
After analyzing individual blood droplets on inclined surfaces, researchers in this NIJ-funded project said measurements show the current standard method is accurate for drops that hit at right angles but has significant errors at shallow impact angles.