DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
A genotype likelihood function for DNA mixtures
Date Published
September 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
Functionalized Aptamers for Detection of Small-Molecule Targets
Date Published
2019
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
The number of alleles in DNA mixtures with related contributors
Date Published
November 2022
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...
Scientist Wins Prestigious Charles Mann Award for NIJ-Supported Research
Date Published
November 1, 2022
Igor Lednev, a SUNY chemistry professor, and several of his students, won top awards for their Raman spectroscopy research at the recent SCIX conference.
Optimization of Microhaplotypes for Advanced DNA Mixture Deconvolution
15PNIJ-22-GG-04393-DNAX
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$607,799
Quantifying the accuracy of low-quality DNA sample analysis from genotyping to genealogical searching and integration as a bioinformatic pipeline
15PNIJ-22-GG-04410-DNAX
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2022
$266,406
Use of hormone-specific antibody probes for differential labeling of contributor cell populations in trace DNA mixtures
Date Published
September 2022
Agencies
NIJ-Sponsored
The Effectiveness of Forensic Genetic Genealogy Techniques for Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color
15PNIJ-22-GG-04394-RESS
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$556,300
DNA Typing Strategies for Identification of Human Remains via Real-Time Nanopore Sequencing
15PNIJ-22-GG-04414-MUMU
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$650,390
Touch DNA in Activity-Level Propositions: A Bullpen of Events to Inform Alternate Prosecution and Defense Scenarios
15PNIJ-22-GG-04425-DNAX
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$272,533
Ionic liquid-solvated near infrared dyes for detection of trace blood spatter in textiles under ambient lighting conditions
15PNIJ-22-GG-04427-RESS
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$431,907
Mitogenome Sequencing of 10,000 Population Samples Using a Highly Accurate, Single-Molecule Approach
15PNIJ-22-GG-04395-DNAX
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$771,418
Species Identification in Forensic Casework using Proteomics
15PNIJ-22-GG-03566-SLFO
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$498,963
Aptamer-Based Oral Fluid Testing Device for Roadside Screening of Recent Marijuana Use in Drivers
15PNIJ-22-GG-04440-RESS
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$359,373
Comparative Evaluation of Massively Parallel Sequencing STR kits with the Emphasis on Mixture Deconvolution Utilizing Probabilistic Genotyping.
15PNIJ-22-GG-03560-SLFO
Open
Funding First Awarded
2022
$297,292
Evaluation of the Occurrence and Associative Value of NonIdentifiable Fingermarks on Unfired Ammunition in Handguns for Evidence Supporting Proof of Criminal Possession, Use and Intent
15PNIJ-21-GG-04192-RESS
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2022
$640,293
Inter-laboratory variation in interpretation of DNA mixtures
2020-R2-CX-0049
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2022
$132,817