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Chemistry at the races : the work of the Horseracing Forensic Laboratory /

This resource demonstrates how a combination of modern techniques is used to ensure that horseracing is both fair and prevents abuse of the horses involved. Based on the work of the Horseracing Forensic Laboratory (HFL) located near Newmarket in the UK, the book comprises five sections of student ma...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Lister, Ted, Osborne, Colin, Pack, Maria
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2002.
Subjects:
Chemische analyses.
Gerechtelijke chemie.
Paardenrennen.
Paardensport.
Sport.
Doping in horse racing.
Race horses > Testing.
Urine > Analysis.
Chemistry.
Education and training.
Educational: Chemistry.
SCIENCE > Chemistry > Analytic.
Sports and leisure time activities.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This resource demonstrates how a combination of modern techniques is used to ensure that horseracing is both fair and prevents abuse of the horses involved. Based on the work of the Horseracing Forensic Laboratory (HFL) located near Newmarket in the UK, the book comprises five sections of student material. First, an overview of the work of HFL is presented, followed by sections on immunoassay, metabolism and chromatography. Teachers' notes are also included. Following the explanatory text are questions, which assist with understanding and also illustrate real-life applications of the chemical.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (45 pages)
ISBN:0854043853
1847551122
9780854043859
9781847551122
DOI:10.1039/9781847551122