Drugs in sport…
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![Tramadol, a synthetic opioid painkilling drug is not banned in sport under World Anti Doping Agency regulations. It is however, rather controversial. Over the past five or so years there have been […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4032015831_5935c6e7ea_b-36x36.jpg "Tramadol – why is it not banned in sport?")
Tramadol – why is it not banned in sport?
Posted on October 19, 2017 | No comments -
![I often get asked why some drugs are banned in sport and others aren’t. Here’s a quick run down and an update on the World Anti Doping Agency Prohibited List 2018. […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/DSC03440-B2-36x36.jpg "Why are some drugs banned in sport? WADA Prohibited list")
Why are some drugs banned in sport? WADA Prohibited list
Posted on October 2, 2017 | No comments -
![Film Review – Icarus by Brian Fogle I was fortunate to be given a pass to go to DocFest to see the film Icarus, by Brian Fogle. On Tuesday 13/6/17 I […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DSC03420-B3-36x36.jpg "Doping and AntiDoping, Pure Doublethink – Icarus Film Review")
Doping and AntiDoping, Pure Doublethink – Icarus Film Review
Posted on June 11, 2017 | No comments
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You said… what?
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 because players …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 …Latest research…
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![Last year I supervised a final year student, Alistair Bucknell, for his research project. We decided to look at the use of drones in forensic investigations and any affect they may […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/DSC07187-B3-36x36.jpg "Drones and Textile Evidence – A guest blog")
Drones and Textile Evidence – A guest blog
Posted on September 14, 2017 | No comments -
![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-year1-36x36.jpg "Reflecting and moving onwards")
Reflecting and moving onwards
Posted on January 7, 2016 | No comments -
![One year ago I attended a Forensic Science Society meeting about research and wrote the post ‘Forensic Science Research – What Research?‘. That has been one of my most read pages […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/818618_178558112-36x36.jpg "Forensic Horizons – research conference 2013")
Forensic Horizons – research conference 2013
Posted on November 24, 2013 | 3 comments
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analysis archive
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![Forensic evidence needs to be considered impartially and without prejudice. Recently cognitive bias has become somewhat a buzzword in FS circles… Recently I read a slightly tongue in cheek tweet from an […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Brain-115x115.jpg "Cognitive bias in Forensic Science")
Cognitive bias in Forensic Science
Posted on October 22, 2014 | 2 CommentsForensic evidence needs to be considered impartially and without prejudice. Recently cognitive bias has become somewhat a buzzword in FS circles… Recently I read a slightly tongue in cheek tweet from an […] -
![One year ago I attended a Forensic Science Society meeting about research and wrote the post ‘Forensic Science Research – What Research?‘. That has been one of my most read pages […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/818618_178558112-115x115.jpg "Forensic Horizons – research conference 2013")
Forensic Horizons – research conference 2013
Posted on November 24, 2013 | 3 CommentsOne year ago I attended a Forensic Science Society meeting about research and wrote the post ‘Forensic Science Research – What Research?‘. That has been one of my most read pages […] -
![After much speculation as to whether chemical weapons had been used in Syria, last week the UN issued a report from their inspectors. They reported solid scientific evidence of detection of chemical agents. […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/gasmask-115x115.jpg "Sarin in Syria – the UN evidence")
Sarin in Syria – the UN evidence
Posted on September 20, 2013 | No CommentsAfter much speculation as to whether chemical weapons had been used in Syria, last week the UN issued a report from their inspectors. They reported solid scientific evidence of detection of chemical agents. […] -
![Part three of the new doping mini series – this time AICAR. A drug to help lose weight, gain muscle and get fit even without exercise? This week I will take a […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mouse-115x115.jpg "AICAR – the get fit without exercise drug")
AICAR – the get fit without exercise drug
Posted on July 4, 2013 | 14 CommentsPart three of the new doping mini series – this time AICAR. A drug to help lose weight, gain muscle and get fit even without exercise? This week I will take a […] -
![Cycling has again thrown itself into the spotlight for the wrong reason, doping. A selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) called ostarine has been detected in the urine from a cyclist, so […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/syrine2-115x115.jpg "SARMS – another class of new doping compounds")
SARMS – another class of new doping compounds
Posted on June 12, 2013 | 7 CommentsCycling has again thrown itself into the spotlight for the wrong reason, doping. A selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) called ostarine has been detected in the urine from a cyclist, so […] -
![Today it was announced that samples taken from Syrian civilians had been tested in the UK for the presence of chemical weapons. Sarin was detected – what is it and how […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/gasmask-115x115.jpg "Sarin – a chemical weapon used in Syria?")
Sarin – a chemical weapon used in Syria?
Posted on June 5, 2013 | 2 CommentsToday it was announced that samples taken from Syrian civilians had been tested in the UK for the presence of chemical weapons. Sarin was detected – what is it and how […] -
![‘Awaiting the results of toxicology testing’. A frequently heard addition to a news report on a suspicious death. Thanks for coming to WeAreForensic – be sure to follow on Facebook […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/freeimage-2648300-115x115.jpg "Awaiting the results of toxicology testing…")
Awaiting the results of toxicology testing…
Posted on March 26, 2013 | No Comments‘Awaiting the results of toxicology testing’. A frequently heard addition to a news report on a suspicious death. Thanks for coming to WeAreForensic – be sure to follow on Facebook […] -
![Hair testing – is it a method that can be used in the court room or should it be consigned to research laboratories until it is a flawless technique? Following my blog last week […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/480798_27293796-115x115.jpg "Hair drug testing – fit for forensic use?")
Hair drug testing – fit for forensic use?
Posted on March 11, 2013 | 9 CommentsHair testing – is it a method that can be used in the court room or should it be consigned to research laboratories until it is a flawless technique? Following my blog last week […] -
![Following the tragic death of the cricketer Tom Maynard there has been a recommendation that hair testing should be carried out on sportsmen and women to enable the detection of drug […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cricketers-115x115.jpg "Hair testing for sport and social drugs")
Hair testing for sport and social drugs
Posted on February 27, 2013 | 13 CommentsFollowing the tragic death of the cricketer Tom Maynard there has been a recommendation that hair testing should be carried out on sportsmen and women to enable the detection of drug […] -
![In New Zealand there is a big methamphetamine problem. In the years from 2000 to 2009 the number of clandestine laboratories found and raided by Police increased from 9 to 135. […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/meth-01-115x115.jpg "Methamphetamine lab children – exposed to drug fumes")
Methamphetamine lab children – exposed to drug fumes
Posted on November 25, 2012 | 1 CommentIn New Zealand there is a big methamphetamine problem. In the years from 2000 to 2009 the number of clandestine laboratories found and raided by Police increased from 9 to 135. […]
