DNA From Cremated Remains

Cremated Remains Testing

Can you get DNA from from cremated remains?  There are differing opinions.  But here are some facts. A crematory furnace operates anywhere between 1000 and 1900 degrees. This can vary depending on the model and how modern the furnace is.  A cremation in a modern...

Types of Poisoning

Cremated Remains Testing, Food Test, Water Test

What are the different types of poisoning?  Acute poisoning: Acute poisoning is exposure to a poison during a short period of time or on one occasion. Symptoms typically develop in soon after exposure. Absorbing a poison is necessary for systemic poisoning. In...

What is chromium?

Cremated Remains Testing, Hair Test

Just exactly what is chromium?  Most of us know chromium as the silver metal used in chrome plating.  It makes shiny bumpers and wheels.  It’s also a component of stainless steel. But it has many other forms and uses.  Chromium is considered an “essential element”. ...

Cremation

Cremated Remains Testing

Cremation involves the use of high heat & flame to reduce a body to bone fragments. The article below focuses on flame based cremation. The Cremation Process: It’s important to understand that cremation is neither a rejection nor an alternative to the traditional...