Introduction: The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is a groundbreaking, longitudinal monitoring program designed to combat doping in sports by tracking selected biological variables in athletes’ blood and urine samples over time. This innovative approach relies on forensic science techniques to analyze these variables, enabling the detection of abnormal changes that may indicate doping. In this […]
Omics Technologies in Doping Detection: Unraveling the Molecular Landscape of Performance Enhancement
Introduction: The fight against doping in sports has entered a new era with the emergence of omics technologies, which include genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics. These cutting-edge methodologies provide unprecedented insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying physiological processes and hold great promise for detecting performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) and other prohibited practices. In this blog post, we […]
The Science Behind Detecting Banned Substances in Horse Racing: Protecting the Integrity of the Sport
Introduction: Horse racing, often referred to as the “Sport of Kings,” is a high-stakes industry where the health and performance of thoroughbred horses are paramount. Ensuring the integrity of the sport involves rigorous testing for banned substances and prohibited practices. In this blog post, we will delve into the science behind detecting these substances in […]
The Rigors of Drug Testing in the US Military: Protecting Readiness and Maintaining Discipline
Introduction: The Department of Defense (DoD) has implemented a comprehensive drug testing program to deter and detect the use of banned substances among its personnel. In this blog post, we will explore the details of the drug testing process, the differences between active-duty and reserve service members, and where to find the list of banned […]
A Comment on the Draft Documents from the National Commission on Forensic Science
Recently, the National Commission on Forensic Science (NCFS) released a series of draft regulations through regulations.gov: Initial DRAFT Recommendation on AFIS Interoperability Initial DRAFT Recommendation on MECIN Initial DRAFT Recommendation on National Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility for the Forensic Sciences odag153 2015_04_15 (Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting) Initial DRAFT Recommendation on Root […]
The United Kingdom Moves to DUID per se enforcement
The prosecution of Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUID) is fraught with difficulty for a prosecutor. In a typical court case, the opinion as to phsychomotor impairment that impacts safe driving due to a specific drug is just messy. In some cases it may be very obvious, but in most it is coin-toss. There […]
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