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February 2007 in “Forensic science international” Different hair cleaning methods caused varying levels of damage to the hair's outer layer.
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
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January 2013 Hair can help solve crimes by revealing personal and chemical information.
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April 2005 in “Forensic Science International” Degraded hair shafts resist contamination and can be easily cleaned.
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January 2008 in “Annales de Toxicologie Analytique” Hair test results can be misleading due to contamination, so they shouldn't be used alone to determine drug use.