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Extending the discrete Laplace method: Incorporating multi-copy loci, partial repeats and null alleles

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Just Science Podcast: Just Collecting Fingerprints Without Contact

Date Published

November 2023

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Methods Development for Genome Sequencing Applications

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Assessing three soil removal methods for environmental DNA analysis of mock forensic geology evidence

Date Published

2023

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A hybridization target enrichment approach for pathogen genomics

Date Published

2023

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NIJ Awards $16M to Support Forensic Science Research

On September 26, 2023, NIJ announced $16 million in new funding to support 33 projects under the FY23 Research and Development in Forensic Science for Criminal Justice Purposes solicitation. Through this program, NIJ continues to advance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of forensic analysis, which ultimately bolsters the administration of justice.

Funding Highlights for Fiscal Year 2023

Since 2009, NIJ has invested nearly $300 million...

A Computational Approach for Positive Genetic Identification and Relatedness Detection from Low-Coverage Shotgun Sequencing Data

Date Published

June 2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy hair analysis after household contamination

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Optimization of InnoXtract (TM) extraction and purification system for DNA extraction from skeletal samples

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Evidentiary evaluation of single cells renders highly informative forensic comparisons across multifarious admixtures

Date Published

May 2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Variation in assessments of suitability and number of contributors for DNA mixtures

Date Published

July 2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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GWAs Identify DNA Variants Influencing Eyebrow Thickness Variation in Europeans and Across Continental Populations

Date Published

July 2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Investigation of 74 microhaplotypes for kinship testing in US populations

Date Published

December 2022

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Salinity Impacts the Functional mcrA and dsrA Gene Abundances in Everglades Marshes

Date Published

April 2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Multivariate regression modelling for gender prediction using volatile organic compounds from hand odor profiles via HS-SPME-GC-MS

Date Published

July 2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the gut microbiome: An ecological perspective

Date Published

August 2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

Use of Nanoparticle Decorated Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Active Sol-Gel Substrates for SALDI-MS Analysis

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

A Forensic Science Informational Video Can Help Mock Jurors Evaluate Forensic Expert Testimony

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Addressing uncertain assumptions in DNA evidence evaluation

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Sequence-based Allelic Variations and Frequencies for 22 Autosomal STR Loci in the Lebanese Population

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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Perceptions of forensic scientists on statistical models, sequence data, and ethical implications for DNA evidence evaluations: A qualitative assessment

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

Massively Parallel Sequencing of the Mitogenome from Human Hair Shafts in Forensic Investigations

Date Published

2023

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Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

A 2b-RAD parentage analysis pipeline for complex and mixed DNA samples

Date Published

2021

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

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NIJ-Sponsored

Detecting Drug Exposure Long After the Fact: New Method Proves Effective