Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Forensic Science Research and Development Technology Working Group: Operational Requirements
Patents Generated by NIJ-Sponsored Projects
Fast Screening of Gunshot Residue Aims to Modernize Practice
NIJ-funded researchers create unprecedented gunshot residue dataset to develop a quick, dual-detection method for gunshot residue detection.
The Forensic Microbiome: The Invisible Traces We Leave Behind
“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
The National Institute of Justice — At the Forefront of Forensic Science Research
Microbial Communities on Skin Leave Unique Traces at Crime Scenes
Investigators in two NIJ-supported studies have demonstrated that people carry unique microbial communities on their skin, and traces of those communities, left on touched objects, can be linked to the individual.
Potential Handheld Multispectral Camera for Crime Scene Investigations
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.