FORENSICA Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) Hi everybody! OK, here it the thing. I am a student of Forensic Science course and need for my final year's research project a group of people who are willing to help science with fight against crime. This is a project which is with cooperation with people from forensic labs and therefore the results will be directly relevant to their work. The mission of the project is to get quite a substantial amount of samples taken from worn t-shirts (tops, shirts,..) which I will then analyze. What I would be looking for are chemicals deposited on you during the day of wearing. The problem I have is to get as varied group of people (by job, leisure activities, place of living,..) as possible and hence I thought of you lot . I do realize that there would be a cost of postage involved, but I promise that the tops will not be harmed in any way and therefore I can then wash them and give them to charity. Please PM if you would be happy to participate. I am just trying to find out if this could be the way how to get enough material so it would be scientifically and statistically significant. Thanks so much for reading! Edited November 29, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Sounds interesting - count me in. Will you be looking for chicken poo?, because I can guarantee you will be finding some! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Sounds interesting - count me in.Will you be looking for chicken poo?, because I can guarantee you will be finding some! Hmm yes - I am thinking that you might not get a hge variance from the omleteers on that front Count me in though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm sure I could manage that (in the interests of science!) PS Just noticed your signature - looks like congratulations are in order? Another Omlet baby on the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I will send you a French poo version PM me your address........I'm assuming you want them unwashed and stinky [Could this be in preparation for a happy event methinks, having looked at your signature] All details required please Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks so much for the replies! I am so happy that you are all so keen to help! Thanks What will happen is, that I will see how many people I can get to participate this way. Then I will suggest that to my supervisor and then if she will be happy with it, then I will send you all email with instructions how to send the clothes to me. There will be a little questionnaire (anonymous) so I can get a bit of background where the top was during the day worn. Yes, you spotted it well about the little one. We are so excited,being it the first one! It should arrive in mid January, so I still have some time to spend in the lab and get ready for the big arrival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I am happy to help - I can offer you a top I have been wearing for my run - as long as don't have to wear it afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Count me in too. Sounds fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple hen Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm sure I can spare one of my t shirts, would'nt fancy your job though sifting through a load of other peoples laundry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 How interesting Would our DNA be kept on a data base somewhere? (just incase I decide to turn into a mass murderer ) Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 How iteresting, what a fab course to be on! Would you like a low-baller and I can put in one of little boys t-shirts? Or one of OH's garments, they'd be a bit fascinating to analyse, keep you busy for a while!! Mrs B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little cluckers Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Count me in too - you could also have one of middle sons shirts after he's played rugby, you'd have to open the package in a controlled environment though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Sounds fascinating. Count me in. Unfortunately, I am not a mass murderer so my T-shirt/top could be a little bit boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokbokbok Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 When you say *chemicals* do you need jobs that use chemicals in particular or are would everyday things like walking in the street and getting car fumes on you be enough? I go to work and sit at a desk, take photos in a studio and come home - there wouldn't be any chemicals involved usually. . . If you want me - I'll do it - can't promise anything more than chicken tikka sauce smeared down it from lunch time though! Wouldn't it be GREAT if Omlet sponsored this for you - sent a tee shirt to everyone who took part and when you sent them on to charity there would be hundreds of Omlet shirts round the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Count me in. I could send a shirt from DD if you want to see what she picks up at school. I'll send one of mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I can send one of mine (and one of kevs too ) congratulations on new little forensic bean cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 end you a t shirt from a day at work within a school kitchen etc!! we do use approved chemicals, so you can have a ball trying to identify them! I'll make sure I clean an oven or flood the floor(as happened on Tuesday) to make it a challenge!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 How interesting Would our DNA be kept on a data base somewhere? (just incase I decide to turn into a mass murderer ) Karen x No DNA!!! Under no circumstances I would take any biological (including DNA) material from your clothes do not worry! I am after chemicals and particles which are transferred to your clothes during normal daily activities I know that it might seem weird but there is a very good reason behind this madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) When you say *chemicals* do you need jobs that use chemicals in particular or are would everyday things like walking in the street and getting car fumes on you be enough? I go to work and sit at a desk, take photos in a studio and come home - there wouldn't be any chemicals involved usually. . . Bokbokbok, boring is great I need the most varied assortment of samples from all backgrounds. The trick is that even when we are not aware of it, there is stuff being stuck at us all the time from pollution, work environment,... You all would be my control group which will provide me with very important data for comparison to data gathered from another experiment and allows assessment of its significance. Edited October 9, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 WE are the control group??? Oh Lordy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokbokbok Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 OoooOOooo how exciting! Yes yes yes yes - most DEFINITELY I wanna play! What do we do next? Do you want us to spread the news to others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Add me to your list please ............... exciting !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORENSICA Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 OoooOOooo how exciting! Yes yes yes yes - most DEFINITELY I wanna play! What do we do next? Do you want us to spread the news to others? Await further instructions I need to have this way of obtaining samples agreed by my supervisor. I will talk to her at the beginning of next week and then I will let you all know Thanks everybody for participation and such enthusiasm! You are fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I have heard that similar articles can be purchased from Vending machines in Japan ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm intrigued by this too! I'm sure I could find a t-shirt I'm happy to lose! Would we have to wear the garment as the outer layer? (Bit cold for t-shirt alone at the moment ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
