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Tracing the geographical origin of cocaine.

Authors :
Ehleringer, James R.
Casale, John F.
Lott, Michael J.
Ford, Valerie L.
Source :
Nature. 11/16/2000, Vol. 408 Issue 6810, p311. 2p. 1 Diagram, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Shows that cocaine originating from different geographic regions in South America can be identified by its isotope-ratio signature. How the distinct carbon and nitrogen isotope-ratio combinations allow the country of origin to be determined; Use of bivariate mean and standard deviation parameters; Environmental basis for regional variation in coca-leaf and cocaine stable isotopes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
408
Issue :
6810
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3791814
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/35042680