Molecular Assay for Screening and Quantifying DNA in Biological Evidence: The Modified Q‐TAT Assay*

Abstract: A method is described for the quantitation of total human and male DNA. Q‐TAT utilizes end‐point, multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the amelogenin and SRY loci to quantify DNA and incorporates a cloned nonhuman template to detect PCR inhibition. Standard curves of fluorescence from amelogenin or SRY amplicons were generated from amplification of known amounts of NIST traceable SRM‐female or SRM‐male DNA. Curves showed good linearity up to 500 pg of SRM‐template (R² > 0.99) and reliably estimated total and male DNA content in casework samples. The nonhuman pRL_null template included in each PCR was a sensitive indicator of known PCR inhibitors including EDTA, hemin, blue denim dye, and humic acid. Finally, the SRY amplicon was a sensitive indicator of male DNA and, in mixtures, could reliably estimate male DNA present in an excess of female DNA. The Q‐TAT multiplex is a reliable quantitation method for forensic DNA typing.     

Agonal Sequences in Eight Filmed Hangings: Analysis of Respiratory and Movement Responses to Asphyxia by Hanging*

Abstract: It has been proposed that filmed hangings may hold the key to a better understanding of human asphyxia, and The Working Group on Human Asphyxia was formed to systematically review and compare these video recordings. This study analyzed eight filmed hangings. Considering time 0 to represent the onset of the final hanging, rapid loss of consciousness was observed (at 8–18 sec), closely followed by convulsions (at 10–19 sec). A complex pattern of decerebrate rigidity and decorticate rigidity then followed. Between 1 min 38 sec and 2 min 15 sec, muscle tone seemed to be lost, the body becoming progressively flaccid. From then on, isolated body movements were observed from time to time, the last one occurring between 1 min 2 sec and 7 min 31 sec. As for the respiratory responses, all cases presented deep rhythmic abdominal respiratory movements (last one between 1 min 2 sec and 2 min 5 sec).     

对我国适足住房权的探究

我国1997年签署并于2001年加入的《经济、社会和文化权利国际公约》规定了公民的适足住宅权,适足住宅权包含使用权的法律保护、力所能及的价格、乐舍安居、适足的独处居室、适足的空间、适足的安全、适足的照明和通风、适足的基本基础设施及就业和基本设备的合适地点——一切费用合情合理等方面,但是我国现阶段对于适足住宅权的保障却存在很多不足,应对该权利在法律上的构建提出一些改进的建议。     

论精神卫生法的基本原则

从20世纪50年代以来,联合国及其他国际组织通过了《残疾人权利公约》、《保障精神疾病患者和改善精神健康的原则》等一系列为精神卫生立法提供指导的公约和宣言,产生了保障精神障碍者权益、自愿原则、最小限制选择原则等的基本原则,英国、日本等国家精神卫生法的修改均体现了这些原则,这些先进的立法理念为我国未来精神卫生法的制定提供了有益的借鉴。     

人肉搜索刑事规制的正当性质疑

人肉搜索引擎在2008年急速发展,响彻中国,产生了巨大的社会影响。全国人大代表要求将"人肉搜索"入刑的呼声也惊醒了人们,再次引发了广泛的思考。有必要对人肉搜索现象及其影响进行分析,并从刑事法治的角度对人肉搜索入刑的问题进行深入的探讨,以期确保其健康、平稳的发展。     

人力资源管理视角下的团体依恋培养

在团体就是竞争力的时代大背景下,参与竞争是团体的主要属性之一。而资金、信息、人才、知识已被视为团体在竞争中取得胜利的关键因素,其中作为个体的人才因素尤为重要。个体的各种属性必然随着个体加入团体自然而然地带入团体,而团体依恋是个体进入团体的一个重要因素,它直接影响着团体目标的确立,并且在人力资源中发挥着重要作用,同时也对人力资源管理提出了新的要求。     

“共同人性”与“差等人性”的重新反思

“共同人性”与“差等人性”是人性问题上纠缠不清、争论不休的古老话题。历史上,“共同人性”曾经遭到“性三品”论和“阶级人性”论的冲击和批判,当下又遭到非本质主义哲学的解构,似乎振振有词,理直气壮,其实矛盾百出,遗患甚多。重新盘点、比较、甄别和反思中外思想史上关于“共同人性”与“差等人性”论述的得失,清除差等人性论,肯定共同人性论,不仅在当下具有极大的理论和实践上的拨乱反正意义,而且对于自觉认识和把握普遍人性,顺应人性制定政策方针、实现国泰民安,具有十分重要的启迪意义。     

论我国现行搜查制度缺陷及完善对策

我国现行搜查制度存在诸如实施搜查的实质条件不明、搜查证审批失当、无证搜查设计不尽合理、没有确立同意搜查的情形、秘密搜查于法无据等诸多缺陷,执行过程也不尽完美,更为重要的是违法搜查的救济体制不完善,常常导致对公民的人身财产权、自由权、隐私权等诸多权利的侵害,既不利于有效、及时侦查犯罪,更不能较好地保障人权。我们应从程序启动、执行过程及违法搜查的救济途径等方面对刑事搜查制度进行改革和完善。     

非法人工授精行为之社会危害及其防范

人工授精手术一方面满足了不孕不育家庭对生育后代的渴望,另一方面也成为某些人谋取非法利益的手段。在巨大利益的引诱下,买卖人体胚胎、强取人体胚胎、非法实施人工授精手术等违法犯罪行为不断增多,极大地危害了正常的医疗秩序和人体生命健康,同时引发了许多伦理道德问题。对于这些危害较为严重的行为,有必要及时利用刑事法律予以规制与防范。     

FUTURE CHILD'S RIGHTS IN NEW REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY:THINKING OUTSIDE THE TUBE AND MAINTAINING THE CONNECTIONS

This article considers whether children born through assisted human reproduction are entitled to information about their biological origins. It examines the issue both from a clinical perspective, citing social science research and the personal narratives of donor‐conceived children, and from a legal perspective, outlining the extent of a child's “right to know” in different jurisdictions. The article suggests that a uniform legal approach is needed that will recognize the right of all children to access details about their identity and conception, for the sake of their psychological well‐being. The article includes a fact scenario that considers the situation of a donor‐conceived child who has become the subject of a custody dispute, and who has not been told the circumstances of his conception.