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Articles Published by NIJ

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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice

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Subtopic: DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Serial Killer Connections Through Cold Cases

Date Published
June 15, 2020

Cold case investigations have revealed that, in many cases, those responsible also are responsible for multiple crimes. Therefore, prioritizing cold case investigations can assist in both resolving crimes and preventing future ones.

Determining the Age of a Sample Using RNA Sequencing

Date Published
January 2, 2020

The forensic power of DNA is clear, but biological evidence also contains RNA, another potential source of information. Because RNA decomposes quickly, its utility is considered limited. Could this decomposition provide information about a sample’s age?