Environmental Toxicants in Forensic Entomology

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Authors

  • Bashir M. Rezk Department of Natural Sciences, Southern University at New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA; Department of Urology,Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
  • Myles S. Masters Department of Natural Sciences, Southern University at New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA
  • Geoffroy E. Sanga Pema Department of Natural Sciences, Southern University at New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70126, USA; Department of Urology,Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
  • Wayne J.G. Hellstrom Department of Urology,Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
  • Asim B. Abdel-Mageed Department of Urology,Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
  • Suresh C. Sikka Department of Urology,Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

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https://doi.org/10.17140/TFMOJ-3-e008

Abstract

The fundament of toxicology is the risk-benefit analysis. Certain chemical exists in the environment that if ingested, even in minute quantities, may alter bodily functions, induce death and interfere with the rate of decomposition of dead bodies. Ancient cultures discovered and reported many naturally occurring toxins that have been used in medications, hunting, and wars. In China, Emperor Shen Nung (2700 B.C.) documented having experimented with toxicants and medicinal plants.

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2018-12-21

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Bashir M. Rezk, Myles S. Masters, Geoffroy E. Sanga Pema, Wayne J.G. Hellstrom, Asim B. Abdel-Mageed, & Suresh C. Sikka. (2018). Environmental Toxicants in Forensic Entomology. Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 3(1), e1-e2. https://doi.org/10.17140/TFMOJ-3-e008

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Volume 3 Issue 1 2018

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