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Medical News | Medical Articles: Using Raman Spectroscopy in Forensic Science

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Using Raman Spectroscopy in Forensic Science

Forensic scientists depend on reliable scientific instruments to provide accurate, detailed data that is admissible in court. As a result, choosing high quality instruments is paramount.

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Analysis of Postmortem Microbes using Gas Chromatography

In the search and recovery of human remains during mass disasters, homicides, and missing persons investigations, the odor evolved from decomposing bodies is crucial in the search process. One contributor to the odor evolved from remains are microorganisms, which contribute a portion of the chemicals released into the air. New technology is being used to profile the odor from postmortem microbes to improve techniques that rely on the detection of decomposition odor. To Learn more visit Pittcon 2020 in Chicago.

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Identifying Paint Pigments in Forensic Examinations

Forensics teams working within police departments frequently need to analyze and identify samples for various reasons. For example, chips of paint can often be deposited at the scene of a crime and the identification of their origin can help rule suspects in or out of an investigation.

	Forensic Nucleic Acid Analysis of Uncultivatable Microbes: New Method Expand the Microbial Toolkit The molecular characterization of microorganisms is achieved by microbial culturing techniques which yield enough nucleic acids for amplification and genetic analysis.

	Identifying Counterfeit Medicines Using Raman Imaging This article discusses how to use Raman imaging to identify counterfeit medicines.

	What Modern Forensic DNA Testing Capabilities Are Available? As DNA testing capabilities have expanded to offer greater biological evidence, we should ask what are modern forensic DNA testing capabilities?