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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.”
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https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/feb/19/whitty-at-odds-with-johnson-over-big-bang-reopening-of-schools-in-england?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_OtherLiam Thorp 💙@LiamThorpECHOAll 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-19857990Forensic fact…
'Every contact leaves a trace' - Edmund Locard 1877-1966You 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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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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […] -
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 […]