DNA

New Coalition Adds Tech Voice to Genetic Privacy Debate – Associations Now

New Coalition Adds Tech Voice to Genetic Privacy Debate  Associations Now

The Coalition for Genetic Data Protection, which includes Silicon Valley firms that sell DNA-based products, wants to set best practices and offer a key voice as …

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He was convicted of an Horry County murder, but new DNA tests tell a different story – Myrtle Beach Sun News

He was convicted of an Horry County murder, but new DNA tests tell a different story  Myrtle Beach Sun News

DNA from a man convicted of murder was not found on the victim or items taken from the crime scene, according to a defense expert. Gary Wayne Bennett is …

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DNA Sequencing Technologies, Markets & Companies, 2028 – Yahoo Finance

DNA Sequencing Technologies, Markets & Companies, 2028  Yahoo Finance

Dublin, June 27, 2019 — The “DNA Sequencing – Technologies, Markets & Companies” report from Jain PharmaBiotech has been added to …

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DNA reveals a European Neandertal lineage that lasted 80000 years – Science News

DNA reveals a European Neandertal lineage that lasted 80000 years  Science News

Ancient DNA from cave fossils in Belgium and Germany shows an unbroken genetic line of the extinct hominids emerged at least 120000 years ago.

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Sponges supply DNA for new method of monitoring aquatic biodiversity – Mongabay.com

Sponges supply DNA for new method of monitoring aquatic biodiversity  Mongabay.com

Tracking environmental DNA (eDNA) is fast becoming a popular method of monitoring aquatic biodiversity, but current methods are expensive and cumbersome.

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Some of oldest Neanderthal bones have been DNA tested showing more than 70 differences – Fox News

Some of oldest Neanderthal bones have been DNA tested showing more than 70 differences  Fox News

Some of the oldest Neanderthal bones have been DNA tested showing more than 70 differences from the species that died out 80000 years later.

Stories

Claiming to be Cherokee, contractors with white ancestry got $300 million – Los Angeles Times

Claiming to be Cherokee, contractors with white ancestry got $300 million  Los Angeles Times

A Los Angeles Times investigation finds white-owned companies in 18 states, including California, got over $300 million in contracts set aside for minorities.

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The horrific cold case that might be solved by tracing the suspect’s family tree – KUOW News and Information

The horrific cold case that might be solved by tracing the suspect’s family tree  KUOW News and Information

Wednesday, November 18, 1987. Dirty Dancing was in theaters. Ted Bundy was on death row (the Green River Killer was still on the loose). Baby Jessica had …

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Explained: Why govt wants to bank DNA – The Indian Express

Explained: Why govt wants to bank DNA  The Indian Express

Yet again, DNA Regulation Bill cleared for introduction in Parliament. Whose DNA will be stored, when is it supposed to be used for reference? What are the …

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Turning discarded DNA into ecology gold – Nature.com

Turning discarded DNA into ecology gold  Nature.com

Ecologists are monitoring biodiversity using DNA shed by wildlife into the environment.