Research Articles
The River Detective: How Forensic Chemistry Exposes Urban Water Pollution
Explore how forensic chemistry is unmasking the hidden impacts of urban effluent on river ecosystems and providing scientific evidence to hold polluters accountable.
A Silent Epidemic: How 1980s Prague Fought the Hidden Danger of Childhood Poisoning
An in-depth analysis of childhood poisoning patterns in 1980s Prague from the Institute of Toxicology and Forensic Chemistry at Charles University Medical School.
Luminol: The Blue Glow That Reveals Crime's Hidden Traces
Explore the science behind luminol, the remarkable chemical that reveals hidden bloodstains through chemiluminescence and revolutionizes forensic investigations.
Silent Witnesses: The Chemical Detective Work That Solves Crimes
Explore how forensic chemistry transforms tiny physical evidence into powerful crime-solving tools through DNA analysis, chemical testing, and advanced instrumentation.
Seeing the Invisible: How Light and Tiny Metals Reveal Hidden Molecules
Explore the electromagnetic theory behind Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) and how it enables single-molecule detection using plasmonic nanostructures.
The Invisible Footprint: How DNA Detectives Are Tracking Species Without Seeing Them
Explore how environmental DNA (eDNA) and detection limits of PCR assays are revolutionizing species tracking and conservation efforts.
Fingerprinting the Future: How a Flash of Light is Revolutionizing Forensic DNA
Discover how direct STR typing with infrared technology is transforming forensic DNA analysis by eliminating DNA extraction and speeding up identification.
Chemical Detectives: How Chiral Clues and Atomic Fingerprints Expose Designer Drugs
Explore how chiral analysis and stable isotope analysis help forensic chemists identify novel psychoactive substances and track their origins.
Unlocking Nature's Secret Arsenal: A Hunt for Medicine in the Deadliest Seeds
Discover how scientists use GC-MS analysis to find bioactive compounds in toxic plant seeds that could lead to new medicines and treatments.
Catching Nuclear Smugglers: How Atomic Fingerprints Expose Crime
Explore how nuclear forensic scientists use ICP-MS technology to analyze atomic fingerprints in nuclear materials for global security.