Forensic Science Advances and Their Application in the Judiciary System
1st Edition
Published on 1. August 2011
295 pages
978-1-040-08086-3 (ISBN)
Description
This volume examines how new cutting edge forensic techniques are currently being applied or have the potential to be applied in judicial proceedings. Examples include new applications of Raman spectroscopy, quantum chemistry, lithium in DNA analysis, and the burgeoning area of toxicogenetics. In each case legal issues are addressed, including the
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Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-040-08086-3 (9781040080863)
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Content
Introduction: A short history of Forensic Science. Evidence: admissibility of scientific evidence in court. New Frontiers in DNA typing; genotyping botanical, entomological, and microbial material. Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: A powerful tool for identification and quantization of drugs of abuse in human fluids. The recent evolution of animal cruelty law and veterinary forensic medicine. DNA interactions with lithium compounds and the possible applications to Forensic Science. Quantum Chemical calculations applied to Forensic Science studies: fingerprinting, toxins, methamphetamines. Virtual autopsy. Toxicogenetics and forensic sciences. The application of Raman and Infrared spectroscopy to the study of drug-hair interaction. Comparison of American and European ways of introducing evidence in trials. Forensic Studies of trace evidence (hair, fibers, glass, and soil).
