Throughout the history of drug testing in sports, various analytical techniques have been used to detect an ever-evolving range of performance-enhancing substances. Some of the key techniques and substances tested for include: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS): GC-MS is a widely used analytical technique for detecting a range of substances, including anabolic steroids, stimulants, and masking […]

The history of testing for performance-enhancing drugs in international sports is a complex and evolving story. It has been shaped by the development of new scientific techniques, the establishment of international organizations, and an ongoing battle against doping. This overview will outline the key milestones and scientific methods in the history of anti-doping efforts. 1960s: […]

Throughout the history of drug testing in sports, various analytical techniques have been used to detect an ever-evolving range of performance-enhancing substances. Some of the key techniques and substances tested for include: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS): GC-MS is a widely used analytical technique for detecting a range of substances, including anabolic steroids, stimulants, and masking […]

Traditional testing methods for detecting anabolic steroids in sports primarily rely on analyzing the presence of known anabolic steroids and their metabolites in biological samples, such as urine or blood. Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, which promotes muscle growth and strength. When anabolic steroids are ingested, they are […]

Introduction: The Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is a groundbreaking, longitudinal monitoring program designed to combat doping in sports by tracking selected biological variables in athletes’ blood and urine samples over time. This innovative approach relies on forensic science techniques to analyze these variables, enabling the detection of abnormal changes that may indicate doping. In this […]