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.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 281
Expert Panel Issues New Best Practices Guide for Cold Case Investigations
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
Building a Culture of Interagency Cooperation: NIJ as Catalyst
Identifying New Illicit Drugs and Sounding the Alarm in Real Time
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.
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.