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Rapid DNA Crime Scene Sample Multi-Laboratory Evaluation Project

Date Published

2024

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Physical and Biochemical Factors Affecting the Recovery and Analysis of DNA from Human Skeletal Remains

Date Published

2014

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

A DNA Barcoding Strategy for Blow and Flesh Flies Encountered during Medicolegal Casework

Date Published

July 2022

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

The Impact of Processing and Sampling Procedures on the Integrity of Forensically Relevant Biomolecules in Bones

15PNIJ-24-GG-03841-SLFO

Open

Funding First Awarded

2024

$823,669

Hidden Markov Models for DNA Sequencing

Date Published

2002

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

Forensic DNA Interpretation and Human Factors: Improving Practice Through a Systems Approach

Date Published

May 2024

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

What Medical Examiner’s And Coroner’s Offices Should Know About Molecular Autopsy

Date Published

December 2023

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

How to Right a Wrong: Empirically Evaluating Whether Victim, Offender, and Assault Characteristics can Inform Rape Kit Testing Policies

Date Published

2019

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

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NIJ-Sponsored

Forgotten Evidence: A Mixed Methods Study of Why Sexual Assault Kits (SAKs) Are Not Submitted for DNA Forensic Testing

Date Published

October 2017

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

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Evaluation of a Victim-Centered, Trauma-Informed Victim Notification Protocol for Untested Sexual Assault Kits (SAKs)

Date Published

2018

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Evaluation, Program/Project Description

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NIJ-Sponsored

Why Police "Couldn't or Wouldn't" Submit Sexual Assault Kits for Forensic DNA Testing: A Focal Concerns Theory Analysis of Untested Rape Kits

Date Published

2018

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

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An assessment of scientific and technical aspects of closed investigations of canine forensics DNA - case series from the University of California, Davis, USA

Date Published

2011

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

Simplified COI barcoding of blow, flesh, and scuttle flies encountered in medicolegal investigations

Date Published

2023

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Capturing nuclear DNA from hair shafts

15PNIJ-23-GG-04209-DNAX

Open

Funding First Awarded

2023

$413,504

Use of MicroRNA Expression in DNA extracts to Predict Body Weight Class in Forensic Samples

15PNIJ-23-GG-04212-MUMU

Open

Funding First Awarded

2023

$408,987

Evaluation and Implementation of High Throughput Second Generation Sequencing for Mitochondrial DNA Testing in Missing Persons and Forensic Casework at the UNT Center for Human Identification

Date Published

June 2023

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

Two-year review of firearm-related DNA casework evidence: A triage process to improve quality and efficiency

Date Published

December 2022

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

A Review of Legislation Associated With Lawfully Owed DNA Samples

Date Published

September 2022

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

Cost-Benefit Analysis Tool for Labor Expenditure Associated With Sexual Assault Kit Processing Workflows

Date Published

August 2022

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Just Science Podcast: Just Identifying Individuals with Forensic Genetic Genealogy

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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

September 2022

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What's Possible with Rapid DNA Technology

Date Published

August 2022

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NIJ

What’s Possible with Rapid DNA Technology?

August 2022

Series

Justice Today Podcast

NIJ scientist Tracey Johnson joins science writer Sarah Michaud in this episode. They discuss Rapid DNA technology, and Tracey explains the complexities of this technology – its pitfalls and its possibilities.

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What’s Possible with Rapid DNA Technology?

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What’s Possible with Rapid DNA Technology?

Best Practices for DNA Laboratory Efficiency

Process and Outcome Evaluation of Forensic DNA Unit Efficiency Improvement Program

Date Published

November 2018

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Just Analyzing At-Home Kits

Date Published

2022

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NIJ-Sponsored