Research Articles
Unlocking the Secrets of the Scribe: A Lab-Based Journey into Medieval Illumination
Explore how forensic chemistry and art conservation reveal the secrets of medieval manuscript creation through pigment analysis and material science.
Chemical Detectives: The Silent Science That Solves Crimes
Explore how forensic chemistry uses analytical developments and pharmacological knowledge to solve crimes through chemical analysis.
Cracking the Code of Our Cellular Power Plants: A DNA Detective Story
Discover how new mitochondrial DNA sequencing technology is revolutionizing genetic research in low-diversity populations
The Placebo Effect: When Sugar Pills Work Even When You Know They're Fake
Exploring the fascinating science behind open-label placebos and their effectiveness for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) treatment without deception.
Decoding Crime: A Decade of Forensic Chemistry Breakthroughs
Exploring the key advancements in forensic chemistry from 2004-2013, focusing on detection methods for narcotics, psychotropic drugs, and toxic substances.
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 Silent Saboteur: Unmasking the Foe That Hides in Our DNA Tests
Explore how scientists overcome PCR inhibition in diagnostic testing through robust enzymes and innovative techniques.
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.
Unseen Air: The Silent Story of PACs in Canada's Oil Sands
Exploring the invisible fingerprint of polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) in Canada's Athabasca oil sands region and their environmental impact.
The Mobile Lab: How Fieldable Mass Spectrometry Is Revolutionizing Security and Forensic Science
Explore how fieldable mass spectrometry is transforming forensic science, security, and defense applications with portable, laboratory-grade chemical analysis.