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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…
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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-B3-115x115.jpg "Drones and Textile Evidence – A guest blog")
Drones and Textile Evidence – A guest blog
Posted on September 14, 2017 | No CommentsLast 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 […] -
![Last month the UK’s Forensic Science Regulator, Gillian Tully, warned that the cuts to forensic science provision in the UK could lead to miscarriages of justice. I doubt she thought a major case […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/police-line-1307950-1279x847-115x115.jpg "Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab")
Forensic scientists arrested following probe at Manchester toxicology lab
Posted on February 19, 2017 | 4 CommentsLast month the UK’s Forensic Science Regulator, Gillian Tully, warned that the cuts to forensic science provision in the UK could lead to miscarriages of justice. I doubt she thought a major case […] -
![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 […] -
![Current concern among forensic scientists is the ‘fragmentation’ of cases. What this means is different exhibits from a case are sent to different laboratories and no one forensic scientist maintains an overview […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/puzzle-115x115.jpg "Fragmentation of cases may mean missing part of the puzzle")
Fragmentation of cases may mean missing part of the puzzle
Posted on June 18, 2015 | 1 CommentCurrent concern among forensic scientists is the ‘fragmentation’ of cases. What this means is different exhibits from a case are sent to different laboratories and no one forensic scientist maintains an overview […] -
![The biggest sport related scandal this week for once has not been related to doping . The death of Reeva Steenkamp and the bail hearing of Oscar ‘Bladerunner’ Pistorius has captivated […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/oscarp-115x115.jpg "Oscar Pistorius – how not to present forensic evidence")
Oscar Pistorius – how not to present forensic evidence
Posted on February 22, 2013 | 8 CommentsThe biggest sport related scandal this week for once has not been related to doping . The death of Reeva Steenkamp and the bail hearing of Oscar ‘Bladerunner’ Pistorius has captivated […] -
![What 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 […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/diary-115x115.jpg "The year in forensic science – 2012 part 1")
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 […] -
![I’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 […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gavel-115x115.jpg "A forensic scientist’s tales from the courtroom")
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 […] -
![Last week I summed up what I thought the current climate looked like in forensic science research. This provoked some discussion through LinkedIn and twitter, mostly agreement. I thought I would try and develop a couple of ideas of how […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/logic-115x115.jpg "Forensic Science Research – ‘Accredited Provider’")
Forensic Science Research – ‘Accredited Provider’
Posted on December 4, 2012 | 5 CommentsLast week I summed up what I thought the current climate looked like in forensic science research. This provoked some discussion through LinkedIn and twitter, mostly agreement. I thought I would try and develop a couple of ideas of how […] -
![On Monday I travelled down to London for the Forensic Science Society’s ‘Education and Industry Forum’ at the Home Office. I wanted to find out what the current state of play was […]](http://www.weareforensic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stockvault-chemistry138428-115x115.jpg "Forensic Science Research – What Research?")
Forensic Science Research – What Research?
Posted on November 28, 2012 | 2 CommentsOn Monday I travelled down to London for the Forensic Science Society’s ‘Education and Industry Forum’ at the Home Office. I wanted to find out what the current state of play was […]
