Trace evidence

Flow cytometry analysis of epithelial cell populations from touch samples using the BD Influx flow cytometry platform

Journal

F1000Research

Date Published

2016

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Standards Library ANSI/ASTM E3406-25e1 Standard Guide for Microspectrophotometry in Forensic Fiber Analysis

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Standard

Development of Presumptive and Confirmatory Analytical Methods for the Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Improvised Explosives

Date Published

November 2014

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Thesis/Dissertation

mtGenome Reference Population Databases and the Future of Forensic mtDNA Analysis

Journal

Forensic Science International: Genetics

Date Published

June 2011

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Development of a spectral X-ray fluorescence database to strengthen the scientific foundations for the forensic analysis and interpretation of modern soda-lime glass

Journal

Spectrochimica Acta Part B-Atomic Spectroscopy

Date Published

October 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Recommendations for the forensic analysis and interpretation of glass from contemporary portable electronic devices by refractive index measurement and micro-X-ray fluorescence spectrometry

Journal

Forensic Science International

Date Published

November 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Assessing the expanded capacity of modern μ-XRF SDD systems for forensic analysis through an interlaboratory study: Part II—Vehicle glass

Journal

Forensic Chemistry

Date Published

November 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Development of a spectral X-ray fluorescence database to strengthen the scientific foundations for the forensic analysis and interpretation of modern soda-lime glass

Journal

Spectrochimica Acta Part B: Atomic Spectroscopy

Date Published

2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Comprehensive Assessment of Novel Reference Standard Materials and Analytical Methods for the Analysis and Interpretation of Organic and Inorganic Gunshot Resid

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Program/Project Evaluation, Research (Applied/Empirical)

Assessing automated image analysis and compound-specific stable isotope signatures for small arms propellant differentiation and potential brand identification

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

Development of baseline survey of random presence of glass and paint for the interpretation of evidence in the US courts

Date Published

September 2025

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

2022 NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium

The NIJ Forensic Science Research and Development Symposium is an open meeting where attendees can learn about NIJ-funded research across a variety of forensic science areas. The 2024 symposium was was held March 1-2, 2022.

NIJ and its Forensic Technology Center of Excellence are committed to improving the practice of forensic science and strengthening its impact by supporting research and development, rigorous technology evaluation and...