When the news reports of a fatal accident or potential murder, a forensic toxicologist is working behind the scenes evaluating the victim's cause of death. This forensic scientist tests tissue samples ...

Identifying substances – such as drugs, alcohol, poisons, metals, gases and other chemicals – that may have contributed to a crime is just one responsibility of a toxicologist. This forensic science ...

A simplified two-step sample preparation using a premixed sodium chloride and tert-butanol solution matches the accuracy of ...

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The collaboration between forensic toxicology laboratories and public health organizations can be a critical tool in guiding public safety and public health decisions to help address the significant ...

Barry K. Logan, PhD, DABFT, National Director of Forensic Services, will be named President of the organization. Robert Middleberg, PhD, DABFT, DABCC-TC and Sherri Kacinko, PhD, DABFT will receive ...

As analytical instrumentation (gas- and liquid-chromatographs coupled with mass spectrometers) increase in sensitivity and speed, forensic scientists may find themselves still hindered by the process ...

Itasca, IL — Jennifer Limoges is the recipient of the 2023 Robert F. Borkenstein Award, presented by the Alcohol, Drugs and Impairment Division of the National Safety Council. The award – named for ...

The increasing use of prescription and non-medical prescription opioids has created a significant public health crisis. The rising rate of opioid-related deaths across North America has led to a ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with the latest information. The video attached to this story is from our previous coverage. KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) – A motion has been made to approve ...