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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
The Forensic Microbiome: The Invisible Traces We Leave Behind
Date Published
June 7, 2021
“Wherever he steps, whatever he touches, whatever he leaves, even unconsciously, will serve as a silent witness against him.” Edmond Locard (1877-1966), forensic science pioneer
Skin Microbe Colonies Used for Human Identification
Date Published
November 4, 2019
Humans transfer trace signatures of unique colonies of microbes on our skin to objects we touch. The tiny size of that signature make it difficult for investigators to identify an individual. Research now has made that identification more likely.
Advancing the Statistical Interpretation of Forensic DNA Data Samples
Date Published
October 31, 2019
Key questions have arisen about how DNA data are to be interpreted statistically. Two NIJ grants have supported research that has far-reaching implications for testing hypotheses using DNA evidence and expressing confidence in the conclusions reached.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 281
Date Published
October 24, 2019
Notes From the Field: Expanding the Cold Case Team Beyond Law Enforcement
Date Published
October 16, 2019
Expert Panel Issues New Best Practices Guide for Cold Case Investigations
Date Published
September 25, 2019
The National Institute of Justice — At the Forefront of Forensic Science Research
Date Published
July 16, 2019
Solving the Missing Indigenous Person Data Crisis: NamUs 2.0
Date Published
July 12, 2019