Stable isotopes

Improving Reliability of Forensic Isotope Analysis of Bone: Method Evaluation, Potential Reference Materials, and Suitability of Application

Date Published

2025

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NIJ-Sponsored

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Research (Applied/Empirical), Thesis/Dissertation

Isotope Analysis of Modern Remains in Forensics: Optimizing Sample Preparation Methods for Accurate and Reliable Carbonate and Collagen Isotope Analysis

2020-R2-CX-0034

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Funding First Awarded

2020

$150,000

Using Isotopes in Human Hair to Reveal Personal Characteristics for Forensic Investigations

Date Published

April 22, 2018

Researchers investigate the potential of using isotopes in specific amino acids in human hair as a forensic tool to provide information about an individual's age, sex, race, body mass, genetic disorders, health, and region of origin.

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Improving Reliability of Forensic Isotope Analysis of Bone: Method Evaluation, Potential Reference Materials, and Suitability of Application

Isotope Analysis of Modern Remains in Forensics: Optimizing Sample Preparation Methods for Accurate and Reliable Carbonate and Collagen Isotope Analysis

Using Isotopes in Human Hair to Reveal Personal Characteristics for Forensic Investigations