Solid-phase extraction, identification, and quantitation of 11-nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid.

abstract：:This study analyses depressed fractures (by blunt force trauma) and circular full-thickness injuries (drill injuries and gunshot wounds) in charred bones. Fifty bovine ribs (total 104 lesions) were divided into three groups. The first group consisted in 20 depressed hammer-produced fractures; in the second one, 60 rou...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Collini F,Amadasi A,Mazzucchi A,Porta D,Regazzola VL,Garofalo P,Di Blasio A,Cattaneo C

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Opium is the raw material for the production of heroin, and the characterization of opium seizures through laboratory analysis is a valuable tool for law enforcement agencies to trace clandestine opium production and trafficking. In this work, a method for opium profiling based on the relative content of five principa...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Liu C,Hua Z,Bai Y

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A closed case file review of a nonrandom national sample of 975 homicides disclosed 11 cases (1.13%) of undoing, wherein offenders engaged in crime scene behavior that has been considered an attempt to symbolically reverse the murder. The frequency of the various methods of undoing involved the use of blankets to cove...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Russell M,Schlesinger LB,Leon M,Holdren S

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reproducibility of quantitative PCR results is dependent on the generation of consistent calibration curves via accurate volume transfers and instrument performance. A review of 14 standard curves, using two different QuantDuo® standard DNA lots, showed variability of cycle threshold values between assays were larger ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Grgicak CM,Urban ZM,Cotton RW

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA extracted from fingernail clippings of victims in forensic cases is a possible source of DNA from the perpetrator in cases where victims struggled or defended themselves. The source of this DNA on a victim's fingernails could possibly originate from contact with the suspect's blood, saliva, semen or scratched skin...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Oz C,Zamir A

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in forensic sciences about forensic age estimation in living subjects by means of radiological methods. This research was conducted on digital thorax X-rays to test the usefulness of some radiological changes in the clavicle and first rib. The sample consisted in a to...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Garamendi PM,Landa MI,Botella MC,Alemán I

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reducing amplicon sizes has become a major strategy for analyzing degraded DNA typical of forensic samples. However, amplicon sizes in current mini-short tandem repeat-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and mini-sequencing assays are still not suitable for analysis of severely degraded DNA. In this study, we present a mu...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Zhang Z,Wang BJ,Guan HY,Pang H,Xuan JF

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated both site dependent differences and time dependent changes in postmortem morphine concentrations in man. In 32 deaths involving morphine, left ventricular blood, femoral blood, and cisternal cerebrospinal fluid, were collected as soon after death as possible (T1), and collected again together with...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Logan BK,Smirnow D

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haptoglobin typing by vertical electrophoresis in a discontinuous polyacrylamide gel was conducted on 47 dog blood samples, of which 19 were from Doberman pinschers, 20 from German shepherds, and 8 from pit bullterriers. Two phenotypes were common in the three breeds and could not be used to differentiate between them...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Harrington J,Heaney H,McSweeney C,Quarino L,Schwartz T,Versoza J

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work reviews the hazards and risks of practicing forensic anthropology in North America, with a focus on pathogens encountered through contact with unpreserved human remains. Since the publication of Galloway and Snodgrass' seminal paper concerning the hazards of forensic anthropology, research has provided new i...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Roberts LG,Dabbs GR,Spencer JR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is a form of cerebral infarction occurring in neonates, particularly in low-weight and premature infants. PVL is well-known to neonatologists, but generally considered nonfatal. Many infants with PVL die in the hospital with multiple medical problems. Those infants with PVL who survi...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Allen TB

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present the medico-legal investigations and identification after the aircrash of the Airbus A320 upon the Mount Sainte-Odile (France). The identification team comprising investigators from the gendarmerie, forensic pathologists, odontologists, and scientists of the Institute from Legal Medecine rapidly ret...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ludes B,Tracqui A,Pfitzinger H,Kintz P,Levy F,Disteldorf M,Hutt JM,Kaess B,Haag R,Memheld B

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both among psychiatric inpatients and inmates of prisons and jails, suicide is highly prevalent with alarming rates. In many countries, there has been a call for action to prevent such deaths and to educate staff in the early recognition of suicide risk. A careful MedLine search was used to identify relevant papers de...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Pompili M,Lester D,Innamorati M,Del Casale A,Girardi P,Ferracuti S,Tatarelli R

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hae III has been selected by our laboratories as the restriction endonuclease of choice for restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis of forensic science samples. The enzyme is compatible with the D2S44 probe system and generates relatively small DNA fragments for that marker system. Similarly, Hae III is comp...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Budowle B,Waye JS,Shutler GG,Baechtel FS

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The quality and efficiency of a standard organic DNA isolation method and a silica-based method using the QIAGEN Blood Maxi Kit were compared to obtain human DNA and short tandem repeats (STRs) profiles from 39 exhumed bone samples for paternity testing. DNA samples were quantified by real-time PCR, and STR profiles w...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Rucinski C,Malaver AL,Yunis EJ,Yunis JJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to examine whether surface crystal orientation can be used to associate or differentiate metal fracture fragments. The orientations of individual crystals and crystals across the fracture plane were measured on polished steel and iron alloy surfaces using Electron Backscattered Diffract...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Lograsso BK

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we have proposed a novel solvent-based method using a specific concentration of 3M™ Novec™ HFE-72DE and 7200 solvents to untangle duct tape from porous article with minimal impact to the quality of latent fingerprint deposited on the sticky-side surface of duct tape. A series of experiments determined t...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Tan TTF,Law PPK,Kwok SWK,Yeung WWL,Ho WC,Chung WK,Au BC

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pair-matching of bilateral elements is a major component of resolving commingled remains both in forensic and bioarchaeological contexts. This study presents a new method of osteometric pair-matching of the lower limbs which relies on 3D digital models of the femur and tibia bones. The proposed method, which is accomp...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Bertsatos A,Chovalopoulou ME

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The estimation of the postmortem interval (PMI) is still one of the most challenging issues in forensic investigations, especially in cases in which advanced transformative phenomena have taken place. The dating of skeletal remains is even more difficult and sometimes only a rough determination of the PMI is possible....

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Lancia M,Conforti F,Aleffi M,Caccianiga M,Bacci M,Rossi R

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To establish a useful laboratory protocol to investigate possible cases of fatal anaphylaxis, we measured mast-cell-derived tryptase levels and allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody levels in sera obtained prior to or within 24 h after death from 19 anaphylaxis victims. Elevated serum tryptase levels (rang...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Yunginger JW,Nelson DR,Squillace DL,Jones RT,Holley KE,Hyma BA,Biedrzycki L,Sweeney KG,Sturner WQ,Schwartz LB

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We propose a genetic test for full sibship for a pair of carrion flies that could reveal the postmortem relocation of a corpse. A carrion fly larva is sometimes left behind when a corpse is moved. The discovery of full sibling larvae of approximately the same developmental stage at two locations would strongly suggest...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Picard CJ,Wells JD

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The male-specific Y-chromosomal short tandem repeat (STR) is a useful tool in forensic casework. The Y haplotype comprised of 16 loci, which is amplified simultaneously by AmpFlSTR(®) Yfiler(TM) PCR kit and provides strong exculpatory evidence in individual identification. We reported a rare Y-STR profile with a null ...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Ma Y,Kuang JZ,Zhu W,Yang Z,Wang YJ,Nie TG,Li C,Hou YP

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic marker analysis is a powerful tool for solving paternity-related problems when the putative father is missing. This report describes the first time this approach was employed in Chile to solve such a problem. In the case presented, the alleged father was missing as a result of the political detentions that too...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Jorquera H,Cifuentes L,Moreno F,Aguirre E

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rising incidence of assaults involving lachrymator sprays has led to an increase in items being submitted to this laboratory for the analysis of the associated chemical residues. The following work was undertaken to identify an efficient solvent with which to extract the compounds of interest from cotton fabric. T...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Lewis K,Lewis RJ

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As a grave is an anomalous environment and differs from its surroundings, criminal investigators employ different techniques for locating, recovering, and analyzing clandestine graves. In this study were identified the fungi found in the soil under corpses in decomposition with an aim at relating the copresence of hum...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Tranchida MC,Centeno ND,Cabello MN

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Slimming cactus (Hoodia), found only in southwestern Africa, is a well-known herbal product for losing weight. Consequently, Hoodia extracts are sought-after worldwide despite a CITES Appendix II status. The failure to eradicate illegal trade is due to problems with detecting and identifying Hoodia using morphological...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Gathier G,van der Niet T,Peelen T,van Vugt RR,Eurlings MC,Gravendeel B

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal-scavenging alterations on human remains can be mistaken as human criminal activity. A 32-day study, documenting animal scavenging on a human cadaver, was conducted at the Southeast Texas Applied Forensic Science facility, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. A Stealth Cam Rogue IR was positioned nea...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Rippley A,Larison NC,Moss KE,Kelly JD,Bytheway JA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a recent investigation into the death of a cat that was initially thought to involve intentionally burning the animal via the use of an ignitable liquid. The exposure of the animal to flame was ruled out. Instead, forensic investigation revealed the intentional mixing together of a common outdoor swimming po...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Sandercock PM,Barnett JS

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We wish to describe further developments to a method previously reported on the detection of 2-phenoxyethanol in ink. The solid-phase microextraction (SPME) sampling technique, together with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), has been used to quantify solvents in writing ink. In conventional approaches, the...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Brazeau L,Gaudreau M

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Short tandem repeat (STR) loci amplified by PCR are known as a useful tool for individual identification and paternity testing. Direct PCR amplification from small amounts of whole blood is a rapid and convenient method for population screening for STR and VNTR markers. The allele frequencies of the vWF locus were det...

journal_title：Journal of forensic sciences

authors： Khatib H,Ezzughayyar M,Ayesh S

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00