Beyond LIMS: Informatics for the Full Forensic Life Cycle

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Beyond LIMS: Informatics for the Full Forensic Life Cycle

Discover a single informatics platform to manage evidence and data across the full forensic life cycle. LabVantage Forensic Navigator™ is a configurable web-based solution with forensic LIMS, property and case management, medical examiner functions, and more. A secure portal serves forensic stakeholders beyond the lab – from crime scene to the courts.

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The Power of SEM in Gunshot Residue Investigation

Gunshot residue (GSR) from firearms includes primer, powder, and projectile materials. Residue on hands declines rapidly within the first hour, making immediate sampling crucial. SEM adhesive disc sampling is ideal for detecting trace amounts of primer residue. Proper collection techniques ensure accurate analysis and can reveal critical evidence in shooting incidents. Discover how SEM can be used for precise forensic investigations.

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The Use of Forensic Palynology in Solving Crimes

Palynology, the study of pollen and spores, is utilized in forensic science to examine evidence linked to crime scenes.

Machine Learning in Predictive Toxicology

Machine learning transforms predictive toxicology, enabling rapid analysis of chemical toxicity and reducing the need for traditional animal testing methods.

	Nanotoxicology: An Overview Nanotoxicology examines the toxic effects of nanoparticles on human health and the environment, emphasizing the need for safety guidelines and regulatory frameworks in advancing nanotechnology.

	AI-Powered PCR System Shows Promise for Improving DNA Testing Flinders University experts have applied machine learning to DNA profiling, forecasting promising new advances in critical DNA testing. The journal Genes published the study.

	Automated DNA Separation for Sexual Assault Cases: A Breakthrough in On-Site Forensic Analysis This study presents a digital microfluidics approach for rapid DNA extraction from sexual assault samples, significantly improving forensic analysis efficiency.

	Sensors Monitor Soft Tissue Desiccation for Forensic Applications This study quantifies soft tissue desiccation during decomposition using custom sensors in the Western Cape, South Africa.

	AI technology transforms hair analysis for health diagnostics and forensics A new application that uses artificial intelligence may revolutionize the way scientists study hair and could lead to the development of health diagnostics based solely on hair.

	A Novel Approach to Detecting Adulteration in Ginseng Supplements Rosalee Hellberg, an associate professor in Chapman University's Food Science Program, and her research team have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against adulteration in dietary supplements. Effective methods for identifying adulteration and fraud have remained elusive. Now, a new study of 50 commercially available ginseng products has found surprising results.

	New insights into the mechanisms of efavirenz-induced neurotoxicity Efavirenz is an important drug for treating HIV infection, but it has negative effects that can significantly impact patients' quality of life over time. It causes neuropsychiatric disorders and neurocognitive impairment in roughly 50 percent of patients. The drug is associated with abnormal lipid levels in blood plasma, but the molecular mechanisms responsible for negative clinical observations are unknown.