DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

The Slow but Steady March Towards a More Reliable Forensic Science

Date Published

December 7, 2022

Greater investments in forensic research by a widening pool of scientists spark new methods despite resistance to change.

Just Science Podcast: Just Identifying Gacy's Victims Part 1

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Some content in this podcast may be considered sensitive and may evoke emotional responses, or may not be appropriate for younger audiences.

Date Published

December 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

A machine learning approach for missing persons cases with high genotyping errors

Date Published

October 2022

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Massively Parallel Mitogenome Sequencing: Building a Strong Foundation for the Interpretation of MPS MtDNA

DJO-NIJ-22-RO-0005

Open

Funding First Awarded

2021

$624,692

Combining artificial neural network classification with fully continuous probabilistic genotyping to remove the need for an analytical threshold and electropherogram reading

Date Published

January 2023

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Optimized variant calling for estimating kinship

Date Published

November 2022

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Targeted S5 RNA sequencing assay for the identification and direct association of common body fluids with DNA donors in mixtures

Date Published

2023

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

A genotype likelihood function for DNA mixtures

Date Published

September 2022

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Functionalized Aptamers for Detection of Small-Molecule Targets

Date Published

2019

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Shedding Light on Assault

November 2022

Series

Justice Today Podcast

Senior Science Writer Maya Pilkington is joined by “the Paintball Lady” – Dr. Katherine Scafide. Dr. Scafide shares how her research on detecting bruises and skills as a forensic nurse help pediatric and adult assault and domestic violence victims by providing clear documentation.

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Shedding Light on Assault

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Shedding Light on Assault

The number of alleles in DNA mixtures with related contributors

Date Published

November 2022

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

NIJ Awards Over $11 Million to Support Forensic Science Research and Development in 2022

On September 30, 2022, NIJ announced $11.6 million in funding to support 23 projects under the “NIJ FY22 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes” solicitation. Through its research and development grant funding, NIJ continues to advance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of forensic analysis, which ultimately bolsters the...