Qualitative and quantitative analysis of seized street drug samples and identification of source.

abstract：:The authors have analyzed 80 skeletons (40 males and 40 females) from the collection at the Institute of Legal Medicine of the University of Bari belonging to a known contemporary Southern Italian population; time of death was around 1970 and ages ranged from 25 to 80 years. Seven measurements taken on 80 intact, unde...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Introna F Jr,Di Vella G,Campobasso CP

更新日期：1998-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：:A new solid-phase extraction procedure for the determination of cocaine and some of its metabolites in brain tissue, using high-flow co-polymeric sorbents is reported as a substantial improvement on our recently reported procedure. The recovery of cocaine, norcocaine and cocaethylene was excellent as was the reproduci...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Moore C,Browne S,Tebbett I,Negrusz A

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A protocol is presented for the collection and analysis of gunshot residues (GSR) from hair. A fine-toothed comb is used for collection of the residues. A small zip-closure bag serves as a container for both sample storage and extraction of the characteristic organic powder additives. The success of this residue recov...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： MacCrehan WA,Layman MJ,Secl JD

更新日期：2003-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:In the course of providing assistance to legal counsel in a matter that involved the analysis of firearms propellant by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry it was noticed that phenoxazine was reported as a component of 0.22 calibre propellant that contained diphenylamine as the stabiliser. The research was conducted ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Pigou P,Dennison GH,Johnston M,Kobus H

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The post-mortem redistribution of a number of psychiatric drugs was investigated. A portion of liver, the gastric contents and blood collected from heart and femoral sites was obtained from 13 cases and analyzed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. Drugs detected included five selective serotonin reuptake inhib...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Rodda KE,Drummer OH

更新日期：2006-12-20 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a repeatability test, comparing conventional X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses with the technique of quantitative X-ray diffraction (QXRD) as a determinant of mineral abundance. The conjunctive use of both methods allows specific mineral abundances to be matched between scene of crime (SOC) and sus...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Ruffell A,Wiltshire P

更新日期：2004-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, we describe an acetylating method for fast synthesis of heroin from morphine in the presence of 4-dimethylaminopyridine (4-DMAP) as a catalyst. In the reaction which led to heroin formation, the morphine base was subjected to a solution made up of 4-DMAP (catalyst), methylene chloride (solvent) and acet...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Klemenc S

更新日期：2002-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:In Dunedin (South Island, New Zealand), a sexual assault is reported to police approximately once every two to three weeks, with some reports fictitious. Identifying a fictitious claim is difficult, and damage to apparel, especially knickers, may be the only form of evidence. In this paper, the tear behaviour of three...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Dann TJ,Carr DJ,Laing RM,Niven BE,Kieser J

更新日期：2012-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoglycemia was long considered to kill neurons by depriving them of glucose. We now know that hypoglycemia kills neurons actively from without, rather than by starvation from within. Hypoglycemia only causes neuronal death when the EEG becomes flat. This usually occurs after glucose levels have fallen below 1 mM (18...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Auer RN

更新日期：2004-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Photoluminescence spectra of dry untreated semen have been measured and a suggested method for rapid detection of untreated semen stains is derived from these measurements. The method is presented in the form of a flow chart to cover most crime scene situations. The absorption spectrum of dry untreated blood has also ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Stoilovic M

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two amphetamine-like piperazine-containing compounds, 1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-piperazinopropane (3,4-MDPPP), its positional isomer 1-(2,3-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-piperazinopropane (2,3-MDPPP) and three methcathinone-like piperazine-containing regioisomeric ring substituted 1-(methoxyphenyl)-2-piperazinopropanon...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Abdel-Hay KM,DeRuiter J,Clark CR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ingestion of an unknown quantity of Ludiomil (maprotiline)-costed tablets in a suicide is described. Although maprotiline is known for over 20 years now, relatively few cases of intoxications due to maprotiline overdose have been reported. The authors report a new and quick method to analyze and determine maprotiline ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Keller T,Zollinger U

更新日期：1997-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Positive (certain, absolute) identification of human remains needs a scientific comparison between ante mortem and post-mortem biologic features, as fingerprint, odontological, radiological or DNA comparisons. X-rays comparison has been extensively used, usually comparing some peculiarities such as outlines of the bon...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Quatrehomme G,Biglia E,Padovani B,du Jardin P,Alunni V

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on molecularly imprinted photonic hydrogels (MIPHs) that combined the colloidal-crystal with molecular imprinting technique, a novel label-free colorimetric chemosensor for convenient and fast efficient detection of atropine with high sensitivity and specificity was developed. Due to the special inverse opal arr...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Meng L,Meng P,Tang B,Zhang Q,Wang Y

更新日期：2013-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Although most cases involving entomological evidence occur in urban environments and under indoor conditions, there is a lack of studies determining the insect fauna of forensic importance in those environments. In the current paper we provide the first data on the composition of the forensically important insect spec...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Baz A,Botías C,Martín-Vega D,Cifrián B,Díaz-Aranda LM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hair samples of 20 volunteers of the techno-music scene, who more or less regularly consumed ecstasy tablets and speed and anonymously reported their abuse history, were analyzed in one to seven 3 cm segments for amphetamine (A), methamphetamine (MA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDM...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Rothe M,Pragst F,Spiegel K,Harrach T,Fischer K,Kunkel J

更新日期：1997-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Identification of deceased persons is the most common role of the forensic dentist. Forensic physical comparison of antemortem and postmortem dental data is used to establish that a found body and a missing person are one and the same to a high degree of certainty. An overview of this role is presented as a review of ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Sweet D

更新日期：2010-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Dental forensic identifications based on comparison of antemortem and postmortem radiographs provide effective and reliable evidence. There are no standardized procedures for assessing similarities between different types of dental radiographs (e.g. orthopantomograms, bitewings, and periapical radiographs), and the op...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Pinchi V,Norelli GA,Caputi F,Fassina G,Pradella F,Vincenti C

更新日期：2012-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:A sandwich ELISA for human prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is described. Optimal assay conditions, resulting in a sensitive assay with a low background, are presented. The method uses a hyperimmune antiserum produced in the New Zealand white rabbit, against human semen PSA. The IgG fraction of the antiserum was conjug...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Stowell LI,Sharman LE,Hamel K

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human teeth are biological structures that resist extreme conditions thus becoming a useful source of DNA for human forensic identification purposes. When it is possible, forensic prefer only non-damaged teeth whereas those with cavities are usually rejected to avoid both external and internal bacterial contamination....

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Alia-García E,Parra-Pecharromán D,Sánchez-Díaz A,Mendez S,Royuela A,Gil-Alberdi L,López-Palafox J,Del Campo R

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For PCR-based genotyping using polymorphic microsatellite markers, DNA from decomposed postmortem human tissues was fractionated into six groups according to molecular size. The minimum required amounts of this degraded DNA, for detecting alleles at five microsatellite loci (ACTBP2, CMAG, HUMTH01, CYP19, and LPL) and ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Takahashi M,Kato Y,Mukoyama H,Kanaya H,Kamiyama S

更新日期：1997-11-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The eyes of fourteen fatally abused children and sixteen control cases were examined histopathologically. Ten of the abused children showed intraocular change. The most common ocular changes were subdural hemorrhage of the optic nerve and retinal hemorrhage which involved all the layers of the retina, but most commonl...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Rao N,Smith RE,Choi JH,Xu XH,Kornblum RN

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past ten years, there has been a significant increase in the amount of formulations containing anabolic androgenic steroids apprehended worldwide. A considerable amount of these illicit preparations is falsified imposing a series of challenges for the analytical identification of alleged active ingredients du...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Berneira LM,de Freitas SC,da Silva CC,Machado AM,de Pereira CMP,Dos Santos MAZ

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Allele frequencies for the 15 STR locus of PowerPlex 16 were analyzed in 95 healthy unrelated individuals belonging to five important population groups inhabiting different part of India. Fifteen loci studied are Penta E, D18S51, D21S11, THO1,D3S1358, FGA, TPOX, D8S1179, vWA, Amelogenin, Penta D, CSF1PO, D16S539, D7S8...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Kashyap VK,Sarkar N,Trivedi R

更新日期：2002-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The prosecution of those socially irresponsible individuals who drive when they have had too much to drink - in that their breath, blood or urine alcohol level exceeds the prescribed legal limit - has been standard practice since October 1967. The forensic analysis of whichever type of specimen is taken from the suspe...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Williams PM

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a differential study to distinguish bruises from putrefactive discoloration, glycophorin A, a component of the erythrocyte membrane, was extracted from discolored skins and detected by immunological methods utilizing an anti-glycophorin A serum. Skin samples of 18 bruises, 8 postmortem hypostasises and 7 putrefacti...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Kibayashi K,Hamada K,Honjyo K,Tsunenari S

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of rain and malathion on the initial oviposition as well as development of blowfly species infesting rabbit carcasses decomposing in sunlit and shaded habitats were studied over a period of 1 year in Kelantan, Malaysia. Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) was the most dominant species that infested the car...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Mahat NA,Zafarina Z,Jayaprakash PT

更新日期：2009-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between extracellular abdominal impedance and postmortem interval (PMI) reflects the combined effects, on impedance, of postmortem cooling of the tissues and of autolysis per se. This study was performed in order to eliminate temperature change as a major factor contributing to the time course of post...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Querido D

更新日期：2000-03-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to inadequacies in historical hair examinations, the use and perceived value of microscopic hair evidence has reduced. Many reports have heavily criticised the use of pattern-based evidence including hair evidence as being unreliable, with police forces focussing on more individualising evidence. Hair evidence has...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Wilkinson L,Gwinnett C

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:German Forensic Medicine established the tasks and aims of forensic medicine during the period of the "Weimar Republic" (1919-1933). Since 1925, forensic medicine is part of the medical examination regulation. In times of the 3rd Reich (1933-1945), most of forensic pathologists were influenced by and involved in Natio...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Lignitz E

更新日期：2004-09-10 00:00:00