Applications of Isotopes in Forensic Science

ABSTRACT The existence of isotopes was proposed at the dawn of the 20th century based on compelling experimental evidence by many distinguished investigators. The subject of this review focuses on one specific application of isotopes in the evolving science of forensics. The topics covered include i...

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Published inJournal of labelled compounds & radiopharmaceuticals Vol. 68; no. 4; pp. e4141 - n/a
Main Author Filer, Crist N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.04.2025
Subjects
Animals
Anthropology
Artificial Intelligence
Counterfeit
explosives
food authentication
Forensic science
Forensic Sciences - methods
Humans
illicit drugs
isotope ratio mass spectrometry
Isotope ratios
Isotopes
Isotopes - analysis
illicit drugs
food authentication
isotope ratio mass spectrometry
explosives
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Summary:ABSTRACT The existence of isotopes was proposed at the dawn of the 20th century based on compelling experimental evidence by many distinguished investigators. The subject of this review focuses on one specific application of isotopes in the evolving science of forensics. The topics covered include isotope ratio measurement and variation, forensic anthropology, wildlife trafficking, explosive investigation, illicit drugs, counterfeit medicines, food authentication, nuclear forensics and artificial intelligence (AI). Future directions and a conclusion for this important research topic are also included. This review describes the many applications of isotopes in forensic science.
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The author received no specific funding for this work.
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ISSN:0362-4803
1099-1344
1099-1344
DOI:10.1002/jlcr.4141