Forensic Microbiology: Anthrax Investigation

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Published: Mar 30, 2012
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นิติจุลชีววิทยา อาวุธชีวภาพ แอนแทรกช์ เทคโนโลยีดีเอ็นเอ

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Boonruang Khamsri
Lecturer , Department of Microbiology and Parasitology Faculty of Medical Sciences Naresuan University

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Forensic microbiology is a new discipline combining microbiology and forensic science. It associates the source of causative agent with a specific individual or group by measuring molecular variations between related microbial strains. Processes and technology, e.g., crime scenes and chain of custody, sample collection, preservation of forensic evidence, genomics, and statistical analysis are required for microbial forensic investigation. Results from such analyses may be related to the intentional use of microbial agents for bioterrorism or the accidental release of any offensive microorganisms of public health significance, specifically for the purpose of determining the origin. One of the proven applications of forensic microbiology is the Amerithrax investigation.

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Khamsri, Boonruang. “Forensic Microbiology: Anthrax Investigation”. Naresuan University Law Journal 5, no. 2 (March 30, 2012): 1–16. Accessed November 20, 2024. https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/lawnujournal/article/view/98771.
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Vol. 5 No. 2 (2012): พฤศจิกายน 2555 - เมษายน 2556
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Boonruang Khamsri, Lecturer , Department of Microbiology and Parasitology Faculty of Medical Sciences Naresuan University

อาจารย์ประจำภาควิชาจุลชีววิทยาและปรสิตวิทยา คณะวิทยาศาสตร์การแพทย์ มหาวิทยาลัยนเรศวร

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