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A new variant of stupid has emerged. https://twitter.com/BBCNEandCumbria/status/1347224777388384264
Patients have turned down the chance to have the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine because they want to "wait for the English one", a doctor says https://bbc.in/38kMC42
Sanction of US cyclist is terminated as the substance involved is now permitted under the 2021 Prohibited List. @usantidoping statement: https://www.sportsintegrityinitiative.com/cycling-athlete-flavia-de-maria-oliveira-paparella-granted-a-reduced-sanction/ & original sanction here: https://www.sportsintegrityinitiative.com/cycling-athlete-flavia-maria-de-oliveira-paparella-accepts-sanction-for-second-adrv/
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Dr Tom Bassindale on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
Thanks Christiaan, I agree it is a real thing, it looks like China and Mexico have a particular issue, amongst…Christiaan Bartlett on Jamaicans and footballers: how to interpret a single urine sample
3rd Apr 17
The contaminated meat causing clenbuterol positives is a real thing: https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2011-10/wada-withdraws-cas-appeal-in-case-of-mexican-footballers but as you say this exoneration maybe only possible…Dr Tom Bassindale on Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab
20th Feb 17
Thanks Bob, a useful example for our students of the importance of getting it right or holding your hand up…
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![Doping issues have been front and centre during the build up to the 2016 Olympic Games, even more so than previous years. Along with Zika, water quality and questions around the readiness of […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cristo-redentor-1452449-1599x1066-115x115.jpg "Russia, doping and Rio 2016")
Russia, doping and Rio 2016
Posted on July 31, 2016 | 1 CommentDoping issues have been front and centre during the build up to the 2016 Olympic Games, even more so than previous years. Along with Zika, water quality and questions around the readiness of […] -
![From midnight (starting 26 May 2016) the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into effect, aiming to stamp out the market in ‘legal highs’ or novel psychoactive substances. The Act, which has seen several delays […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cynicism-2-1445003-1280x960-115x115.jpg "Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 – The end of legal highs?")
Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 – The end of legal highs?
Posted on May 25, 2016 | 3 CommentsFrom midnight (starting 26 May 2016) the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into effect, aiming to stamp out the market in ‘legal highs’ or novel psychoactive substances. The Act, which has seen several delays […] -
![The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced many positive samples following analysis of urine samples taken during the Beijing Olympics, all from athletes likely to compete at Rio, with more likely […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/track-and-field-115x115.jpg "Olympic athletes targeted for retesting before Rio")
Olympic athletes targeted for retesting before Rio
Posted on May 17, 2016 | 2 CommentsThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced many positive samples following analysis of urine samples taken during the Beijing Olympics, all from athletes likely to compete at Rio, with more likely […] -
![Amnesty declared by WADA on meldonium positive sanctions The World Anti Doping Agency have today declared what amounts to a meldonium amnesty as preliminary research has been provided to them. Athletes […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/white-flag-1150586-115x115.jpg "WADA announce meldonium suspension climbdown")
WADA announce meldonium suspension climbdown
Posted on April 13, 2016 | No CommentsAmnesty declared by WADA on meldonium positive sanctions The World Anti Doping Agency have today declared what amounts to a meldonium amnesty as preliminary research has been provided to them. Athletes […] -
![Following the revelations in The Sunday Times yesterday there has once again been a spotlight on sports doping. As part of my ‘try something new’phase I thought I would record a […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-04-20.51.03-115x115.jpg "Sunday Times Doping Scandal thoughts")
Sunday Times Doping Scandal thoughts
Posted on April 4, 2016 | 1 CommentFollowing the revelations in The Sunday Times yesterday there has once again been a spotlight on sports doping. As part of my ‘try something new’phase I thought I would record a […] -
![In the fall out from the Sharapova Meldonium case much has been made of what is and what isn’t cheating or doping. This is not such a certain area, containing many shades of […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/pharmacy-4-1519663-1280x1280-115x115.jpg "Doping: black and white or shades of grey")
Doping: black and white or shades of grey
Posted on March 20, 2016 | No CommentsIn the fall out from the Sharapova Meldonium case much has been made of what is and what isn’t cheating or doping. This is not such a certain area, containing many shades of […] -
![Yesterday the worlds richest sportswoman announced she had tested positive for a banned performance enhancing drug at the first ‘Grand Slam’ of the year in Australia. The drug – meldonium. […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/tennis-balls-5-1175243-1279x863-115x115.jpg "Maria Sharapova and Meldonium Doping")
Maria Sharapova and Meldonium Doping
Posted on March 7, 2016 | 9 CommentsYesterday the worlds richest sportswoman announced she had tested positive for a banned performance enhancing drug at the first ‘Grand Slam’ of the year in Australia. The drug – meldonium. […] -
![Today I decided to try something new in a forensic science student lab, taking small videos (Vines), creating a video lab script, see below. The students had seen a lab script before hand, […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/forchem-115x115.jpg "Hair analysis in the laboratory")
Hair analysis in the laboratory
Posted on January 25, 2016 | 3 CommentsToday I decided to try something new in a forensic science student lab, taking small videos (Vines), creating a video lab script, see below. The students had seen a lab script before hand, […] -
![I think it is fair to say I am not unhappy to see the back on 2015 but I am really looking forward to 2016! I found 2015 to be a […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/new-year1-115x115.jpg "Reflecting and moving onwards")
Reflecting and moving onwards
Posted on January 7, 2016 | No CommentsI think it is fair to say I am not unhappy to see the back on 2015 but I am really looking forward to 2016! I found 2015 to be a […] -
![Tomorrow I will give a short talk on using my blog in a higher education setting. I only have a few minutes to talk so thought I should write a blog […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/blog-1242038-639x643-115x115.jpg "Blogging to extend the classroom")
Blogging to extend the classroom
Posted on December 17, 2015 | 4 CommentsTomorrow I will give a short talk on using my blog in a higher education setting. I only have a few minutes to talk so thought I should write a blog […]
