The detection and persistence of Cannabis sativa DNA on skin

M. Wilkinson; A.M.T. Linacre

doi:10.1016/S1355-0306(00)71927-7

The detection and persistence of Cannabis sativa DNA on skin

M. Wilkinson, A.M.T. Linacre

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Abstract

The presence of Cannabis sativa DNA was detected on the skin of persons who have recently handled both leaf and resinous material. The persistence of C. sativa DNA was examined on the skin. The subjects were asked to either repeatedly rub their hands on their trousers, place their hands repeatedly into their pockets or wash their hands in soap and water. After rubbing the hands on trousers or placing them in pockets C. sativa DNA could still be detected. No DNA could be detected after washing the hands.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	11-14
Number of pages	4
Journal	Science and Justice
Volume	40
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1355-0306(00)71927-7
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2000
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cannabis
Chloroplast
Detection
DNA
Drugs of abuse
Forensic science
Skin

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