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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Forensic anthropology
Postmortem CT Scans Supplement and Replace Full Autopsies
Date Published
November 12, 2024
As medical examiner and coroner offices nationwide face a severe shortage of forensic pathologists, New Mexico has pioneered the use of CT scans to reduce autopsy numbers and reduce costs.
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?
Reconstructing Fragmentary Skeletal Remains
Date Published
February 1, 2017