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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Topic: Forensic sciences,
Subtopic: Forensic sciences
A Century of Ballistics Comparison Giving Way to Virtual 3D Methods
Date Published
March 23, 2022
New systems allow high-definition scans of bullets and cartridge cases to be shared and compared virtually.
Study Reports Error Rates for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Date Published
February 28, 2022
How Prevalent is Violence in Missing and Unidentified Persons Cases?
Date Published
February 28, 2022
For cases in which violence is a contributing factor, new research presents the importance of characterizing the NamUs database.
Improving the Collection of Digital Evidence
Date Published
December 16, 2021
Two NIJ-funded projects introduce new methods and tools for collecting and processing digital evidence in cases involving child sexual abuse materials and large-scale computer networks.
Scientists Seek Connection Between Toxin-causing Bacterium and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Date Published
December 16, 2021
Researchers believe a bacterium that causes food poisoning and other diseases may underlie some SIDS cases.
Using Forensic Intelligence Analysts to Drive Gun Crime Investigations
Date Published
June 7, 2021