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Forensics: “Gloves off” Johnson & Johnson sues researchers who linked talc to cancer claiming junk opinions.
Johnson & Johnson has sued four doctors who published studies citing links between talc-based personal care products and cancer, escalating an attack on scientific studies that the company alleges are inaccurate. — Read on http://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/johnson-johnson-sues-researchers-who-linked-talc-cancer-2023-07-13/
Forensics: NamUS case. Missing in Texas: TXST Forensic Anthropology Center works to identify human remains
The Forensic Anthropology Center at Texas State University (FACTS) works to advance the forensic anthropology field. Part of the work they do includes identifying the nameless. — Read on http://www.fox7austin.com/news/missing-in-texas-txst-forensic-anthropology-center-works-to-identify-human-remains
Forensics: GSR transfer study. US forensic scientists make gunshot residue breakthrough
Scientists have made discoveries about how gunshot residue behaves, revolutionising crime scene investigations and forensic analysis — Read on http://www.openaccessgovernment.org/us-forensic-scientists-make-gunshot-residue-breakthrough/163233/
Forensics: Fake Missing Persons Case. Rudy Farias: A Texas man reported missing as a teen 8 years ago has been at home with his mom all along, police say.
A Texas man reported missing eight years ago as a teen actually returned home a day later and has been there all along with his mother, who deceived police by giving fake names and insisting he was gone in the … Continue reading
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Forensics: Anti-science Wisconsin Republicans block meningitis vaccine requirement for students | AP News
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature on Wednesday voted to stop Democratic Gov. — Read on apnews.com/article/republicans-wisconsin-meningitis-chickenpox-vaccine-mandates-5d0b774f8832e75ab8e40e96f7e583c7
Forensics: Individualising proteins. Perth develops world first forensic technique involving analysing hair strands at crime scenes
This new forensic technique could help scientists identify criminals and disaster victims by the sequence of proteins found in hair — Read on http://www.abc.net.au/perth/programs/mornings/chemcentre-proteomics/102564584
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Forensics: Article collection: Forensic Odontology and Bite Mark Analysis: Understanding the Debate
The ABFO contribution to this impressive collection is a non-starter. Nothing about having empirical proofs to support what they do. This is all they can do? Browse articles from the collection: Forensic Odontology and Bite Mark Analysis: Understanding the Debate … Continue reading
Forensics: A for profit NJ college teaches students paying $6000 each helped crack a 21-year-old cold case
Students at Ramapo College of New Jersey’s new Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center helped authorities identify “Nogales John Doe” – a 60-year-old man found dead in 2002 in a hotel room in Nogales, Arizona — in 2023. — Read on nypost.com/2023/06/30/how-nj-college-students-helped-crack-a-21-year-old-cold-case/
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Forensics: Junk term ‘Excited Delirium’ Is No Excuse for Police Abuse
The National Association of Medical Examiners now says “excited delirium” should not be cited as a cause of death. — Read on reason.com/2023/06/27/excited-delirium-is-no-excuse-for-police-abuse/
Forensics: #NamUS needs this data for 23,000 Missing Persons cases. National DNA backlog delays closure in missing person cases.
There is a multi-year backlog for getting DNA profiles onto the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. — Read on http://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/dna-namus-backlog-missing-person-cases/51-e8436a8b-14cb-441c-b416-596c10fffdc6
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