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The Different Types of Alcohol Testing

Published 17/12/2025

According to August 2025 data from Alcohol Change UK, 32% of men and 15% of women regularly consume more alcohol than the Chief Medical Officers' low-risk drinking guidelines recommend. After reading this blog, you'll fully understand the alcohol tests used in UK legal cases, including hair, blood, urine and SCRAM testing.

The Evolution of Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing in Family Law

Published 26/08/2025

Over the past 15 years, drug, alcohol, and DNA testing has transformed dramatically in the context of family law. With courts increasingly relying on scientific evidence to inform decisions in custody, care proceedings, and safeguarding cases, the demand for reliable, non-invasive, and legally defensible testing methods has never been higher.

DNA Learnings from Gattaca

Published 25/03/2025

We sat down with expert geneticist, Dr. Steve Cummings, to discuss the film Gattaca. How real is it? it’s actually quite thought-provoking and, in some ways, quite authentic. The point isn’t necessarily scientific accuracy. It’s more about the questions it raises.

Jurassic Park and the Reality of DNA Extraction

Published 20/03/2025

While Jurassic Park is pure fiction, the idea of extracting DNA from old samples is very real. At AttoLife, we sometimes need to work with degraded DNA samples—though for legal cases, not dinosaurs!

How (Not) to Trick Your SCRAM Bracelet

Published 24/12/2024

At AttoLife, a leader in alcohol monitoring solutions, we often hear some creative theories about ways people think they can fool their SCRAM bracelet (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring). From everyday foods to household items, there’s no shortage of myths about how to beat alcohol detection systems. Spoiler alert: none of these tricks work. Let’s dive into the myths and see why these ideas don’t hold up.