Research Articles
The Silent Witness: How Modern Toxicology is Solving Crimes One Molecule at a Time
Explore the breakthroughs in forensic toxicology from the 48th TIAFT meeting, where scientists are uncovering truths through cutting-edge molecular analysis.
Cracking the Cold Case Code: The Power of 17 Tiny Genetic Markers
Explore how a revolutionary 17-STR multiplex assay is transforming forensic science and cold case investigations through advanced DNA profiling technology.
The Arsenic Detectives: How a Poison Panic Forged Modern Toxicology
Explore how the 19th century arsenic poison panic led to the development of forensic toxicology and the discovery of normal arsenic levels in the human body.
Cracking Cold Cases with Shrinking Science: The MiniSTR Revolution
Explore how the MiniFiler™ kit revolutionized forensic DNA analysis by enabling successful profiling of degraded and inhibited DNA samples through MiniSTR technology.
The Genetic Fingerprint: The Unseen Code That Unlocks Mysteries
Explore the science behind DNA profiling, how it revolutionized forensic science, and its applications beyond crime solving.
Chromatography: The Silent Witness in Forensic Science
Discover how adsorption and precipitation chromatography help solve crimes by separating chemical mixtures and providing crucial forensic evidence.
The Clock in the Corpse: How Methanol Tells the Tale of Time Since Death
Explore how methanol concentration in corpses changes over time, serving as a forensic clock for determining time since death through biochemical analysis.
The GHB Dilemma: When the Body's Own Chemistry Becomes a Crime
Exploring the forensic challenge of distinguishing natural GHB from external consumption in the human body.
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.
The Deep Sea Clean-Up Crew: Solving the Ocean's Decomposition Mystery
Discover how deep-sea scavengers follow seasonal patterns in carcass decomposition, providing crucial insights for forensic science and ecological understanding.