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https://doi.org/10.1039/D0AN00682C
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchromb.2021.122584“No 10 will come up with a formulation of words that Whitty can live with.”
Following the science?
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/feb/19/whitty-at-odds-with-johnson-over-big-bang-reopening-of-schools-in-england?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_OtherAll of this story is my favourite bit of the story, but special mention for Liam’s mum immediately suggesting that maybe this was the wake-up call he needed https://twitter.com/LiamThorpECHO/status/1362046895837900800
A headline I never thought I would write
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/invited-covid-vaccine-because-nhs-19857990You 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…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…
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. […]
