Validation studies of rapid stain identification-blood (RSID-blood) kit in forensic caseworks

When bloodstains are detected at crime scene using presumptive tests (e.g. luminol, phenolphthalein, leuchomalachite green), it is important to establish the real human nature of each stain. This is possible using confirmatory tests. One of these is rapid stain identification-blood (RISD-blood) a lateral flow immuno-chromatographic strip test format which allows the identification of human blood by detection of glycophorin A, a red blood cell membrane antigen, using two anti-human glycophorin A (GPA) monoclonal antibodies.The aim of this study is to assess the sensitivity of RSID-blood test in old, degraded bloodstains and in some bloodstains previously treated with BlueStar Forensic, a presumptive test which is often used in crime scene investigations to detect latent bloodstains. The genetic analysis of all bloodstains of confirmed human nature was subsequently performed using the AmpF1STR Identifiler PCR Amplification Kit (Applied Biosystems), to validate the possibility of obtain a consistent and reliable DNA typing results.     

Performance of the SNPforID 52 SNP-plex assay in paternity testing

The performance of a multiplex assay with 52 autosomal single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) developed for human identification was tested on 124 mother–child–father trios. The typical paternity indices (PIs) were 10⁵–10⁶ for the trios and 10³–10⁴ for the child–father duos. Using the SNP profiles from the randomly selected trios and 700 previously typed individuals, a total of 83,096 comparisons between mother, child and an unrelated man were performed. On average, 9–10 mismatches per comparison were detected. Four mismatches were genetic inconsistencies and 5–6 mismatches were opposite homozygosities. In only two of the 83,096 comparisons did an unrelated man match perfectly to a mother–child duo, and in both cases the PI of the true father was much higher than the PI of the unrelated man. The trios were also typed for 15 short tandem repeats (STRs) and seven variable number of tandem repeats (VNTRs). The typical PIs based on 15 STRs or seven VNTRs were 5–50 times higher than the typical PIs based on 52 SNPs. Six mutations in tandem repeats were detected among the randomly selected trios. In contrast, there was not found any mutations in the SNP loci. The results showed that the 52 SNP-plex assay is a very useful alternative to currently used methods in relationship testing. The usefulness of SNP markers with low mutation rates in paternity and immigration casework is discussed.     

A method for the rapid detection of the zopiclone degradation product 2-amino-5-chloropyridine

Zopiclone (Zimovane) is a cyclopyrrolone compound which exhibits hypnotic and sedative effects while also exhibiting anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant activities. The detection and quantification of zopiclone is difficult. It has a high molecular weight compared to most other commonly used drugs, therapeutic levels are not high, and it is unstable in nucleophilic solvents. A degradation product of zopiclone, 2-amino-5-chloropyridine (ACP) together with a method for its detection using high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection has been described previously. An account is presented of a simple method for the detection of ACP using gas chromatography with mass selective detection (GC/MS) which will facilitate detection of zopiclone use as part of a routine screen.     

一种改良酸性磷酸酶试验鉴定精斑的方法

本文报道了一种改良的酸性磷酸酶试验方法。用该法鉴定精斑，可克服非特异性反应，排除其它体液和植物汁液的影响。     

高致病性猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒HBR变异株第125代的毒力试验

从临床病例中分离到1株高致病性猪繁殖与呼吸综合征病毒(PRRSV)变异株HBR,经细胞传代和蚀斑克隆获得了1株增殖性能稳定的传代毒株。为了检测该毒株在Marc-145细胞传代过程中毒力的变化,用PRRSV-HBR株第125代培养物(毒价为107.5 TCID50/mL)经肌肉注射和滴鼻途径接种18头35日龄PRRSV抗体阴性猪,同时设未接种对照组。结果试验猪未出现明显的临床症状。用RT-PCR法检测试验猪血清,从第3天开始出现阳性,第7～14天达到高峰,第28天后转为阴性。对同一时间迫杀的试验猪检测各脏器组织中的病毒抗原分布情况,结果表明,感染后第7～14天试验猪多数脏器呈阳性反应,第21～42天病毒集中在脾、腹股沟淋巴结、颌下淋巴结等组织。病理学观察发现,第7～14天试验猪淋巴结及肺出现轻度病变。动物感染试验表明,尽管试验猪未显示明显的临床症状,但从病毒血症、病毒体内分布、病理变化等方面看,该毒株仍然具有一定的毒力,用于弱毒疫苗的研制还有待进一步驯化致弱。     

Evaluation of amylase testing as a tool for saliva screening of crime scene trace swabs

Amylase testing has been used as a presumptive test for crime scene saliva for over three decades, mainly to locate saliva stains on surfaces. We have developed a saliva screening application for crime scene trace swabs, utilising an amylase sensitive paper (Phadebas^® Forensic Press test). Positive results were obtained for all tested dried saliva stains (0.5–32 μL) with high or intermediate amylase activity (840 and 290 kU/L). Results were typically obtained within 5 min, and all samples that produced DNA profiles were positive. However, salivary amylase activities, as well as DNA concentrations, vary significantly between individuals. We show that there is no correlation between amylase activity and amount of DNA in fresh saliva. Even so, a positive amylase result indicates presence of saliva, and thereby presence of DNA. Amylase testing may be useful for screening in investigations where the number of DNA analyses is limited due to cost, e.g., in volume crime.     

投保人的告知义务再检讨

以保险法和海商法理论为指导,借鉴国外立法和司法实践,从确定告知义务的角度、广度、深度以及维度,对投保人或者被保险人的告知义务进行了全方位的研讨,力求对告知义务进行一个立体化的解析,以达到准确使用法律之目的。     

公共教育财政支出与地方经济发展

借助VAR模型,利用C市1979-2009年的教育支出与经济增长数据进行实证研究,发现当期的教育投资的经济增长弹性为0.5451。运用协整检验和格兰杰因果检验对C市的教育支出和实际经济增长之间的内在关系进行实证分析,结果表明教育投资与实际经济增长之间存在着明显的互馈关系,并在长期内稳定地存在着协同互动的均衡关系。     

05式警用转轮手枪弹壳接触DNA检验方法的比较

目的比较05式警用转轮手枪弹壳表面接触性DNA检验方法,为实际检验提供参考和借鉴。方法制备40例击发后手枪弹壳的模拟样本,分别用两步转移法提取弹壳表面不同部位检材,采用两种DNA提取法和两种扩增试剂盒对样本进行STR分型检验,比较评价检验结果。结果避开发射药残留区域采用两步转移法提取样本,有助于提高检出率;Chelex-100联合Microcon-100法提取模板DNA的产量最高可达1.18ng,高于Mini M48试剂盒法(0.91ng);MiniFilerTM试剂盒的等位基因检出率(23.61%)高于IdentifilerTM试剂盒(6.41%)。结论采用选择适当区域提取检材,采用Chelex-100联合Microcon-100法提取DNA,经MiniFilerTM试剂盒扩增,进行弹壳接触DNA分型的效果较好。     

互联网企业市场支配地位认定之思考

互联网市场有别于传统市场,特别是双边市场特征、“互联网效应”和“锁定效应”等,使得传统的相关市场界定和市场支配地位认定方法难以有效发挥作用。在宏观层面,应将互联网市场界定为采用互联网方式经营的虚拟产品市场;在微观层面,建议以“收益来源”为标准,配合“SSNIP测试法”对相关市场进行重新界定;在立法层面,应在《反垄断法》位阶下,出台针对互联网市场的指导性文件,同时,诉方仅应承担初步举证责任。