Now scientists are working on a new source of latex. In February 1994, nearly two dozen emergency room workers at a Riverside, California hospital fell ill, reportedly due to fumes from the dying body of cancer patient Gloria Ramirez. Scientists say the event may have been the result of chemical reactions in Ramirez's blood. Part one of a three part series examining the role of science in crime prevention. An exclusive interview with Henry Lee, a well-known forensic expert who testified on for the defense in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, about the role of scientists in the courtroom.
Halons are man-made chemicals.
They are one of our most effective fire-fighting tools. Unfortunately the same chemical property that allows them to extinguish flames also destroys the ozone. Researchers are now looking for the next generation of fire-fighting chemicals. After more than 30 years of research, liquid ventillation has made it into clinical trails and may have already saved lives. Currently used in premature infants, the chemical gently expands underdeveloped lungs.