Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Solving Crimes With Soil Bacteria
Forensic Identification Using Individual Chemical Signatures
By touching a cell phone, car keys, or even a pen, you are leaving behind a chemical signature that can reveal much about how you live your daily life.
The State of Forensic Science: A Q&A With NIJ's Director of Investigative and Forensic Sciences
NIJ Funding: Supporting Emerging Scientists, Building Our Future
One influential scientist reflects on the pivotal role that NIJ funding has played during his prolific career in forensic science.
Fighting Crime With Science
NIJ research and development projects hold promise for significantly improving forensic science disciplines.
Sexual Assault Kits - Using Science to Find Solutions
Defining a Face: What Can DNA Phenotyping Really Tell Us About An Unknown Sample?
Social Science Research on Forensic Science: The Story Behind One of NIJ's Newest Research Portfolios
In 2005, NIJ began funding social science research on issues relating to forensic science, initiating an entirely new line of research.
Five Things About Sexual Assault Kits
Marie Garcia Talks About NIJ's Graduate Research Fellowship
Addressing the Impact of Wrongful Convictions on Crime Victims
We need to better understand how wrongful convictions affect the original crime victims and improve systemic support available to them.