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The effect of insect excretions/secretions and decomposition fluid on DNA quantity and...
The larval excretions/secretions (ES) of blowflies contain proteolytic enzymes and bacteria that assist with tissue breakdown. Decomposition fluid (DF) contains organic and inorganic waste products from cell death. This study investigated if human DNA recovery from blood was impa...
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Barbie drug identification: Not a child's play
Various samples — including two vials with a pharmaceutical appearance — were submitted to the laboratory for identification. The aim of this work was to describe the unique characteristics observed during the analysis of the powder contained in the vial. Samples were submitt...
Cutting edge document examination: The physical fit of machine‐cut edges of paper
This technical note describes in detail a method for associating individual sheets of blank A4 white paper from the same ream by the physical fit of machine‐cut edges. A large‐scale laboratory trial involving ~700 sheets of paper from 24 different reams (plus one spoiled sample),...
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Emergence of semi‐synthetic cannabinoids in cannabis products seized in Eastern Denmark...
Semi‐synthetic cannabinoids (SSCs) are derivatives of phytocannabinoids with slight chemical modifications. SSCs have appeared as legal alternatives to tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9‐THC) in recent years. This study investigates the prevalence of SSCs in seized drug samples from Danish...
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DentAge: Deep learning for automated age prediction using panoramic dental X‐ray images
Age estimation plays a crucial role in various fields, including forensic science and anthropology. This study aims to develop and validate DentAge, a deep‐learning model for automated age prediction using panoramic dental X‐ray images. DentAge was trained on a dataset comprising...
Analysis of unique atypical screwdriver injuries
Fatalities caused by sharp and pointed instruments, especially screwdrivers, are not frequently observed in the United States. The shape of the screwdriver tip generally determines the resulting wounds that can range from linear, to rectangular or cross‐shaped, often reflecting c...
Investigation of isotopic linkages between raw materials and black powder
The stable isotope analysis of black powder (BP) is of great significance for its comparison and source inference. Previous studies have verified the feasibility of distinguishing different BP samples through stable isotopes. However, the impact of raw materials and synthesis pro...
Police vehicle contamination by inorganic gunshot residue (iGSR) in Zagreb County Police...
Inorganic gunshot residue (iGSR) analysis, crucial for linking suspects to firearm use, faces challenges from potential environmental contamination, notably in police vehicles. The present study aimed to explore the level of iGSR contamination in police vehicles from the Zagreb C...
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