Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Adapting Newborn Blood Testing Procedures to Forensic Toxicology
The standard method for collecting and storing blood samples from newborns might be useful for forensic toxicology.
Can CT Scans Enhance or Replace Medicolegal Autopsies?
Researchers look into the utility of postmortem X-ray computed tomography in supplanting or supplementing medicolegal autopsies.
Compendium Developed to Help Forensic Investigators Screen for Drugs
Improving the Reliability of Drug Tests Done by Officers
Researchers look at transition metal cluster compounds for the fluorescent identification and trace detection of substances of abuse.
Understanding Blow Fly Genetic Variation May Reduce Error Rates in Time of Death Estimates
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 277
Who Loaded the Gun? Recovering DNA from Bullet Casings
Identifying Missing Persons Through Legislation
New York state law requires county medical examiners to report identifying information on remains to NamUs.
Overview of Impression and Pattern Evidence
Overview of Trace Evidence
Graduate Research Fellowship: Featured Fellows
Untested Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
Many jurisdictions across the country are looking at the issue of sexual assault evidence that has not been submitted to a crime lab for testing
NIJ Journal 276: Director's Message
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.
The NIJ-FBI Sexual Assault Kit Partnership — A Research Initiative for Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Kits
Evaluating the Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Forensic Center
NIJ-funded evaluations show that the multidisciplinary model refers more elder abuse cases to the district attorney and the Office of the Public Guardian.
Tracking Movements With Isotopes
NIJ-supported researchers are using oxygen and strontium isotopes to help law enforcement identify victims.
Overview of Controlled Substances
Fighting Crime With Science
NIJ research and development projects hold promise for significantly improving forensic science disciplines.