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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Forensic anthropology
Algorithm Quantifies What Experts See When They Examine Skeletons
Date Published
August 16, 2021
Researchers created an open-access computer program for estimating the age of skeletal remains that outperforms current methods. The algorithm is based on 20 age-related skeletal changes identified by experienced forensic anthropologists.
Determining the Age of a Sample Using RNA Sequencing
Date Published
January 2, 2020
The forensic power of DNA is clear, but biological evidence also contains RNA, another potential source of information. Because RNA decomposes quickly, its utility is considered limited. Could this decomposition provide information about a sample’s age?
Lost but Not Forgotten: Finding the Nation’s Missing
Date Published
November 19, 2017
As NamUs nears its 10th anniversary, we reflect on the program’s history, successes, and continued commitment to helping families.