Forensic application of isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) for human identification
LA Chesson, GE Berg, AJ Edwards, TH Chau, L Low… - Science & Justice, 2023 - Elsevier
Application of isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) to skeletal remains has become an
important tool to investigate human behavior and history. Isotopic variations in collagen …
important tool to investigate human behavior and history. Isotopic variations in collagen …
The use of stable isotopes in postconflict forensic identification
LA Chesson, GE Berg - Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Stable isotope ratio analysis is becoming an extremely important tool for the forensic
investigator. It can be particularly useful in missing persons investigations to help establish …
investigator. It can be particularly useful in missing persons investigations to help establish …
Multi-isotopes in human hair: A tool to initiate cross-border collaboration in international cold-cases
CP Bataille, STM Ammer, S Bhuiyan, MMG Chartrand… - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Unidentified human remains have historically been investigated nationally by law
enforcement authorities. However, this approach is outdated in a globalized world with rapid …
enforcement authorities. However, this approach is outdated in a globalized world with rapid …
Longitudinal isotope ratio variations in human hair and nails
K Rodiouchkina, I Rodushkin, S Goderis… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to the straightforward and non-invasive sampling, ease of transport and long-term
storage and access to time-resolved information, determination of element concentrations …
storage and access to time-resolved information, determination of element concentrations …
Sr–Pb isotope differences in pre-and post-burial human bone, teeth, and hair keratin: implications for isotope forensics
The isotopic signatures of human tissues can provide valuable information on geographic
origin for medicolegal investigations involving unidentified persons. It is important to …
origin for medicolegal investigations involving unidentified persons. It is important to …
The role of forensic anthropological techniques in identifying America's war dead from past conflicts
WR Belcher, CY Shiroma, LA Chesson… - Wiley …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Scientific Analysis Directorate of the US Department of Defense's (DoD)
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is a unique entity within the US Government …
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is a unique entity within the US Government …
[HTML][HTML] Spatial distributions of strontium isotope ratios in human hair and tap water from South Korea
Abstract Natural variations of 87 Sr/86 Sr ratios in biological samples, such as human hair,
provide a biological record of provenance. Spatial distribution maps reflecting heterogeneity …
provide a biological record of provenance. Spatial distribution maps reflecting heterogeneity …
BITACORA: An isotopic database of modern human tissues (keratin, teeth) for Argentina
LO Valenzuela, F Otero, LL Loupias, M Béguelin… - Science & Justice, 2023 - Elsevier
As a consequence of the recent history of Argentina related to crimes against humanity, the
country has positioned itself as a leader on Forensic Anthropology in human rights contexts …
country has positioned itself as a leader on Forensic Anthropology in human rights contexts …
Assessing the reliability of mobility interpretation from a multi-isotope hair profile on a traveling individual
Forensic practitioners, archeologists, and ecologists increasingly use hair isotope profiles
and isotope databases and maps to reconstruct the life history of unidentified individuals …
and isotope databases and maps to reconstruct the life history of unidentified individuals …
Investigating a cold case using high-resolution multi-isotope profiles in human hair
Human remains, later named “Madame Victoria”, were discovered in 2001 near the Royal
Victoria hospital in Montreal but were never identified by forensic practitioners. We use multi …
Victoria hospital in Montreal but were never identified by forensic practitioners. We use multi …