DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
Improved Tools for the Robust Analysis of Low Copy Number and Challenged DNA Samples
Validation of Highly-Specific Protein Markers for the Identification of Biological Stains
Assessing Deep Sequencing Technology for Human Forensic Mitochondrial DNA Analysis
Rapid, Efficient, and Effective Assay to Determine Species Origin in Biological Materials
Microchip Analyzer for Forensic Short Tandem Repeat Typing of Single Cells
Sperm Capture Using Aptamer Based Technology, 2014
Helping Local Police Departments Solve Cold Cases
Development of a DNA-Based Multi-Species Identification and Quantification Assay
Strengthening the National Institute of Justice
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Response to the 180 Day Study
180 Day Study Report: Status and Needs of United States Crime Laboratories
180 Day Study, Final Report
NIJ FY 14 Solving Cold Cases with DNA
The Importance of Victim Cooperation in Solving Sexual Assaults
Interview with Dr. Bill Wells, Ph.D., Sam Houston State University
Watch Bill Wells discuss the problem of unsubmitted sexual assault kits in Houston, including some lessons learned to-date. Dr. Wells also talks about the crucial role of victim cooperation in solving sexual assault cases and the Houston Police Department's hiring of a justice advocate to improve investigations.
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Sexual Assault: Obtaining DNA From Evidence Collected up to a Week Later
United States
Making Sense of the DNA Backlog
United States
Backlogs and Their Impact on the Criminal Justice System
United States
What We Have Learned From the Cameron Todd Willingham Case
United States
Familial DNA Searching: Issues and Answers
United States
Solving Cold Cases with DNA: The Boston Strangler Case
NIJ funding helped the Boston Police Department solve a rape and murder case almost 50 years after the crime.