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Evaluation of 19 short tandem repeat markers for individualization of Papaver somniferum.
Science & justice : journal of the Forensic Science Society - 1 May 2020
Young Blake, Roman Madeline G, LaRue Bobby, Gangitano David, Houston Rachel
Abstract excerpt
Papaver somniferum, commonly known as opium poppy, is the source of natural opiates, which are used as analgesics or as precursors in the creation of semi-synthetic opioids such as heroin. An increase in opioid addiction in the United States has resulted in high rates of illicit opioid use and overdoses. It has recently been shown that P. somniferum DNA suitable for genetic analysis can be recovered from heroin...
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