DNA testing

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)

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)

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)

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

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

HTML

What's Possible with Rapid DNA Technology

NCJ Number

305111

Date Published

August 2022

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Issue Overview

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:

Transcript

What's Possible with Rapid DNA Technology?

Audio file

What’s Possible with Rapid DNA Technology?

Hair Root Staining – What Can Hematoxylin Do for Your Laboratory?

Event Dates

August 16, 2022, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern

Location

online

Event Type

Webinar

Registration Status

Open

Best Practices for DNA Laboratory Efficiency

Date Published

May 26, 2022

Introduction to the National Best Practices for Improving DNA Laboratory Process 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)

HTML

Just Analyzing At-Home Kits

NCJ Number

304662

Date Published

2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

HTML

Success Story: Improving Detection of Crime Scenes

NCJ Number

304571

Date Published

April 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

HTML

ProSynAR: a reference aware read merger

NCJ Number

304567

Journal

Bioinformatics

Date Published

April 2022

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

HTML

Forensic investigation approaches of searching relatives in DNA databases

NCJ Number

304376

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

HTML

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)

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

AUDIO

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

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

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

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

AUDIO

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