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  Science Casts Doubt On Famous British Murder Case

  October 16, 2007 — Ninety-seven years after an American was hanged in London in one of the most notorious and famous murder cases in British history, forensic science is producing evidence that his execution was a ... > full story
• Viruses
  Cervical Cancer
  Infectious Diseases
  HIV and AIDS
  Herpes
  STD
   

  Early Detection Of Human Papilloma And Other Viral Infections

  October 15, 2007 — Scientists have developed a new, amazingly sensitive method for identifying the earliest stages of infection with human papilloma virus (HPV), a common virus that can increase the risk of cervical ... > full story
• Forensics
  Mental Health
  Mental Health Research
  Depression
  Health Policy
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  Individuals With High Fear Of Crime Twice As Likely To Suffer From Depression

  September 27, 2007 — A new study has shown that people with a strong fear of crime are almost twice as likely to show symptoms of depression. The research also shows that fear of crime is associated with decreased ... > full story
• Fossils
  Anthropology
  Origin of Life
  Early Humans
  Evolution
  Charles Darwin
   

  Smithsonian Experts Put A Name To A Face In Pre-Civil War Era Forensic Case

  September 20, 2007 — Researchers have determined the identity of a pre-Civil War era individual buried in a cast iron coffin that was discovered in Washington, D.C., in 2005 by a utility crew. After a complete forensic ... > full story
• Psychology Research
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  Today's Healthcare
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  Pedophiles Have Deficits In Brain Activation, Study Suggests

  September 20, 2007 — Functional brain imaging can describe neural circuits contributing to pedophilia. Deficits of activation in the frontal cortex were associated with the extent of pedophilic behavior. In other words, ... > full story
• Inorganic Chemistry
  Nature of Water
  Forensic Research
  Chemistry
  Civil Engineering
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  Fast, Portable Test Promises To Help Detect Flammable Liquids In Arson

  September 17, 2007 — Researchers are reporting the development of an inexpensive portable test for accurately identifying flammable liquids used in arson -- the leading cause of fires and the second leading cause of fire ... > full story
• Pharmacology
  Addiction
  Controlled Substances
  Illegal Drugs
  HIV and AIDS
  Ecstasy
   

  How Dirty Is Your Money?

  September 13, 2007 — Drug dealers found with bank notes contaminated with unusually high levels of drugs are now less likely to get away with their crimes. The research finds that geographical location has absolutely no ... > full story
• Cats
  Animals
  Life Sciences
  Wild Animals
  Origin of Life
  Agriculture and Food
   

  Ancient Egyptians Mummified Their Cats With Utmost Care

  September 12, 2007 — Examination of Egyptian mummies has shown that animals such as cats and crocodiles were given a far more careful and expensive trip to the afterlife than previously thought. Mummification was crucial ... > full story
• Educational Psychology
  Insects (including Butterflies)
  Child Psychology
  Zoology
  Child Development
  Behavioral Science
   
  

  'Maggot Art' Offers Children Colorful Lesson In Entomology

  September 12, 2007 — After soaking in paint, dozens of maggots squirmed across construction paper leaving colorful trails behind them. "They're not going to be moving fast, so you have to be patient," Kim Schofield told ... > full story
• Forensic Research
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  Research To Assist In Investigation Of Criminal And Terrorist Activity

  September 12, 2007 — Police and security services will benefit from new research aimed at improving the investigation of criminal and terrorist activity. Scientists are combining technologies for location-based games and ... > full story

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