Woman takes DNA test to learn of family’s health history; finds her father, sisters  ABC News

Christine Shepherd took a DNA test to learn more about her family’s health history, but came away with finding her whole family.

Genealogy Tips  santaynezvalleystar.com

At the annual Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) conference, held in Washington, D.C., in August, an announcement was made at the opening session …

DNA genealogy sites help law enforcement catch criminals – Story  Fox 35 Orlando

DNA genealogy helps law enforcement catch criminals  Fox 35 Orlando

Why This Scientist Keeps Receiving Packages of Serial Killers’ Hair  The New York Times

Getting sufficient DNA out of a rootless hair has long been considered impossible. A scientist, better known for work with ancient fossils, has figured it out.

DNA leads to arrest of “Daytona Serial Killer” suspect  WDEF News 12

Police in Florida have arrested a former criminal justice student they suspect to be a serial killer, linked to the murders of at least four women across the state …

Suspected serial killer ‘off the streets’ after 14 years  ABC News

The suspect was arrested for allegedly killing a 35-year-old woman.

AncestryDNA review: a great tool for budding genealogists  T3

If you’re interested in charting your family history, and connecting with living relatives as much as ones from the past, AncestryDNA is for you. From the company …

Governor Holcomb Issues Proclamation for Forensic Science Week, September 15-21  WBIW.com

(INDIANAPOLIS) – The Indiana State Police would appreciate media support informing the public about the 7th Annual National Forensic Science Week …

Book Review: DNA the key to solving killings of two Port Alberni girls  Times Colonist

Two brutal murders of young girls in Port Alberni almost two decades apart were not connected, but together helped to advance the use of DNA in solving crimes …