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Ancient DNA reveals mysterious origins of the Huns who sacked Rome
The origin of the Huns in fourth-century Europe has long been debated, but centuries-old DNA has revealed their diverse ...
DNA origami suggests route to reusable, multifunctional biosensors
Using an approach called DNA origami, scientists at Caltech have developed a technique that could lead to cheaper, reusable ...
This is what no one planned could happen after taking a DNA test
Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says DNA tests pose privacy risks like shared genetic information, inaccuracies and hard ...
Supreme Court Justices Appear Narrowly Divided Over Death Row Prisoner Plea for DNA Testing
The justices heard arguments in the case of a man on death row in Texas who claims DNA testing could spare his life.
DNA demethylation explains how tomatoes convert their bitter toxins into something more palatable
A multi-institutional team of bioengineers has identified the genetic mechanism that converts bitter toxins to palatable ...
A man in Hawaii argued he spent 30 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit. New DNA evidence helped free him
Gordon Cordeiro, who spent more than half of his life in prison for a murder he denied committing, walked out of a Maui ...
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Invisible DNA lurks everywhere in the environment — and we're on the verge of decoding its secrets
Once scientists have collected an eDNA sample, they analyze it via bar coding, which can either look for a single species or ...
Sheriff's office turns to Texas DNA lab to ID Moss Landing remains
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office hopes that a Texas DNA lab can be the key to identifying the remains of a woman found in ...
Supreme Court appears swayed by Texas death row inmate’s request for DNA testing
The Supreme Court appeared swayed by a Texas death row inmate’s argument he has the legal right to sue over the state’s laws ...
Remains of infant in 1988 Stillwater cold case to be exhumed for DNA evidence
Remains of an infant, known as "Stillwater Baby Doe 1988," were found in a brown plastic bag on the side of a gravel road ...
After 30 years in prison for murder, new DNA evidence frees Hawaii man who maintained innocence
A judge has ordered the release of a Hawaii man who was imprisoned for 30 years for a murder he says he didn’t commit.
Shakeup hits Bryan Kohberger’s defense after judge rules to keep DNA in Idaho murder trial
Jay Logsdon, North Idaho’s state public defender and co-counsel for Kohberger’s defense, will be replaced for his capital ...