Research Articles
Beyond the Needle: The Science of Forensic Toxicology
Explore the fascinating world of forensic toxicology - the science of detecting and interpreting toxins in biological systems for legal investigations.
The Father of Forensics: Alfred Swaine Taylor and the Dawn of Toxicological Science
Explore the life and work of Alfred Swaine Taylor, the father of British forensic medicine, whose pioneering work in toxicology transformed criminal investigation in Victorian England.
The Invisible Killer: How Scientists Detect a Lethal Rat Poison
Explore how forensic scientists detect alpha-naphthylthiourea (ANTU), a deadly rat poison, using advanced techniques and microscopic analysis.
The Hidden World in a Drop of Blood: How Scientists Detect Antipsychotics
Discover how LC-MS/MS technology is revolutionizing antipsychotic monitoring through precise blood analysis, with insights from three years of forensic data.
Chemical Clues in the Stomach: The Forensic Hunt for Invisible Poisons
Explore how forensic chemists use Thin-Layer Chromatography to detect pyrethroid insecticides in gastric samples for criminal investigations.
The Silent Witnesses: How Insects Reveal Hidden Toxins at Crime Scenes
Explore how forensic entomotoxicology uses insects to detect drugs and toxins in decomposed bodies when traditional evidence is unavailable.
The Silent Threat: Understanding Fatal Poisoning by Cyclic Antidepressants
Exploring the science, symptoms, and treatments of tricyclic antidepressant poisoning, a leading cause of fatal medication overdoses worldwide.
The Silent Witnesses: How Modern Science is Supercharging Crime Scene Investigation
Explore how improved organization and coordination in forensic medicine and chemistry are revolutionizing crime scene investigation and toxicology analysis.
The Perfect Poison Mystery: When a Suicide Attempt Wasn't What It Seemed
A medical detective story where a patient's symptoms mimicked acid poisoning but hid a far more deadly truth: acute arsenic toxicity.
Beyond the Crime Scene: The Silent Testimony of Atoms and Molecules
Explore how forensic chemistry unlocks the secrets of evidence through atomic and molecular analysis. Learn about core principles, landmark experiments, and modern techniques.