Analytical pyrolysis of Streptococcus saliivarius as and aid to identification in bite-mark investigation

The use of pyrolysis mass spectrometry (Py-MS) and statistical analysis of mass spectra is introduced as a method for “finger-printing” strains of Streptococcus salivarius. The objective is to provide correlative evidence regarding the identity of suspects in cases of assault or rape involving bite-marks. The results of the analysis of isolates from two individuals are presented, illustrating the differentiation of S. salivarius at strain level according to the origin of the isolate.     

Aberrant MN bloodgroup inheritance in a German family: a 'silent' allele?

By means of extensive serogenetic testing of a family, RFLP analysis and biostatistic evaluation we present evidence for the rare transmittance of a 'silent' information at the MN blood group locus in a Caucasian family.     

Infant abductions in health care: Critical incident response

Summary Critical Incident Management provides a coordinated response in which all of the players have both an understanding of their role and its coordination with the overall plan. Continuing operations of the hospital must continue but care and concern needs to be directed to the family which is suffering. The goal of our response is the safe return of the newborn. The Clark Center