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Forensic fact…
The Olympic Games in Mexico in 1968 were the first to feature drug testing.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…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…
evidence archive
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The Radcliffe conundrum – Is the biological passport fit for purpose?
Posted on September 10, 2015 | 5 CommentsThis week blood has been a big issue. In particular the blood of Paula Radcliffe, Britain’s athletics superstar and marathon world record holder. I imagine most of you have seen some of the coverage. […] -
Supplements and strict liability
Posted on January 20, 2015 | No CommentsWhy should failing a drugs test due to a contaminated supplement lead to a doping ban for an athlete? Strict liability… Yesterday Rhys Williams and Gareth Warburton (Welsh athletes) were handed four […] -
Yasser Arafat poisoning
Posted on November 18, 2013 | No CommentsLast year I chose the exhumation of Yasser Arafat as one of my stories of the year and promised I would come back to it if further information was given. […] -
CSI:Sheffield – the crime scene house
Posted on March 3, 2013 | 7 CommentsPeople walk past the front door of this unassuming red brick terrace house in S1, unaware of what is going on behind closed doors. Little do they know what lies behind […] -
Operation Puerto
Posted on February 15, 2013 | No CommentsFor those interested in pro cycling one ‘Operation’ has been of massive interest and intrigue over the past 7 years – Operation Puerto. Currently this case is in court – what have we […] -
Khat – a UK legal high
Posted on January 28, 2013 | 4 CommentsKhat is a plant grown in parts of Africa and is chewed for mild stimulant effects. Last week the UK Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs issued a review of khat […] -
The year in forensic science – 2012 part 1
Posted on December 18, 2012 | 8 CommentsWhat have the hot stories been? What about my personal forensic science highlights of 2012? Read on! The year 2012 got off to a flying forensic start. On the 1st of […] -
A forensic scientist’s tales from the courtroom
Posted on December 10, 2012 | 4 CommentsI’ve been asked many times what it’s like to give evidence in court. How nervous do you get? Do you get tied up in knots by smart lawyers every time? The truth is […]