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The Molecular Autopsy: Identification, Verification and Reporting of Genetic Markers Associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Young Sudden Unexplained Death Victims

NCJ Number

306561

Date Published

2023

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

PDF

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

NCJ Number

306072

Journal

Forensic Science International

Date Published

December 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

HTML

A Review of Legislation Associated With Lawfully Owed DNA Samples

NCJ Number

305337

Date Published

September 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

HTML | PDF

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

NCJ Number

305190

Date Published

August 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Technical Assistance

Publication Link

HTML (Overview) | PDF (User Guide) | Excel file (CBA Tool)

Just Science Podcast: Just Identifying Individuals with Forensic Genetic Genealogy

NCJ Number

305189

Content Advisory

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

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Link

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What's Possible with Rapid DNA Technology

NCJ Number

305111

Date Published

August 2022

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview

Publication Link

NIJ.ojp.gov | Spotify | YouTube

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.

Reading and Resources from NIJ:

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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

NCJ Number

304671

Date Published

November 2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

HTML

Just Analyzing At-Home Kits

NCJ Number

304662

Date Published

2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Link

HTML

Success Story: Improving Detection of Crime Scenes

NCJ Number

304571

Date Published

April 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

HTML

ProSynAR: a reference aware read merger

NCJ Number

304567

Journal

Bioinformatics

Date Published

April 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

HTML

Forensic investigation approaches of searching relatives in DNA databases

NCJ Number

304376

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Link

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Global mtDNA Databasing Project

2005-DN-R-086-1

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2005

$1,891,390

Global mtDNA Databasing Project

2005-DN-R-086-1

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2004

$180,000

Global mtDNA Databasing Project

2005-DN-R-086-1

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2005

$350,000

Global mtDNA Databasing Project

2005-DN-R-086-1

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2005

$2,572,553

Accurate profiling of forensic autosomal STRs using the Oxford Nanopore Technologies MinION device

NCJ Number

303993

Journal

Forensic Science International: Genetics

Date Published

November 2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Publication Link

HTML

Pre-grouping of commingled human skeletal remains by elemental analysis

15PNIJ-21-GG-04151-SLFO

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2021

$240,594

A review of DNA profiling success for laser microdissected forensic casework samples

NCJ Number

303239

Journal

Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Link

AUDIO

Validation of a Confirmatory Proteomic Mass Spectrometry Body Fluid Assay for Use in Publicly Funded Forensic Laboratories

15PNIJ-21-GG-02712-SLFO

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2021

$105,592

Research and Evaluation of the Implementation and Use of Continuous Probabilistic Genotyping Software to Improve the Interpretation of Forensic DNA Mixtures

15PNIJ-21-GG-02710-SLFO

Past Project Period End Date

Funding First Awarded

2021

$377,311

Effects of storage time on DNA profiling success from archived latent fingerprint samples using an optimised workflow

NCJ Number

302751

Journal

Forensic Sciences Research

Date Published

2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Link

AUDIO

Just Science Podcast: Just Partially Tested Sexual Assault Kits

NCJ Number

301999

Content Advisory

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

Date Published

August 2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Link

AUDIO

Changing the Criminal Justice System Response to Sexual Assault: An Empirical Study of a Participatory Action Research Project

NCJ Number

301346

Journal

American Journal of Community Psychology

Date Published

2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Link

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