Forensic Science

摘要

This applications review aims to present a concise survey ofarticles appearing in publications that primarily appeal to forensic practitioners. With this objective, we have focused our attention on the following journals: Journal of Forensic Sciences, Forensic Science International, International Journal of Legal Medicine, Legal Medicine, Forensic Science Review, Forensic Science Communications, Analytical Chemistry, Electrophoresis, Science & Justice, Journal of the Canadian Society of Forensic Science, Journal of Analytical Toxicology, and BioTechniques as well as Chemical Abstracts Selects: Forensic Chemistry. Two new forensic journals have recently been launched as well: Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology (Humana Press) and Forensic Science International: Genetics (Elsevier). Our literature survey encompasses the period from January 2005 through December 2006. The format selected for this survey divides coverage into three distinct areas: forensic DNA analysis, trace evidence, and drugs and poisons. Within the scope of each of the areas, key articles have been selected to describe current forensic science practices in analytical chemistry and to outline relevant forensic science research interests. In accordance with the policy of the managing editor, we have strived to keep this review limited to important articles and to keep our discussions concise and meaningful.