Emerging Forensic Projects
Abstract
The Forensics Program sponsored five projects that developed emerging forensic technologies. The Aptamer Selection and Integration in Nanoparticle-Based Detection Systems is delivering a selection method for aptamers that can be used to detect multiple chemicals. The Single-use Sensor Strips for Reliable Field Analysis of Gunshot Residues project investigated the ability to immediately identify individuals that fired a weapon in a battlefield environment using electrochemical stripping voltammetry. The Real-Time Synthetic Cannabinoid Detection Platform is developing a compact prototype to detect cannabiniods. The Statistical Analysis of Firearms/Toolmarks project has developed a system to evaluate impressions generated by discharge of a firearm for use in an expeditionary environment. The Comprehensive Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)-based Bodyfluid Identification Assay project is developing a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)/RNA co-extraction isolation protocol that permits the simultaneous identification of all forensically relevant biological fluids.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 0e21babdd1d51ca3792b9e4b5969a828