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Scientists develop DNA microcapsules with built-in ion channels – EurekAlert

Scientists develop DNA microcapsules with built-in ion channels  EurekAlert

A Research group led by Tokyo Tech reports a way of constructing DNA-based microcapsules that hold great promise for the development of new functional …

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Low-cost DNA kits could decrease rate of unreported, unprosecuted rapes in Kenya – Religion News Service

Low-cost DNA kits could decrease rate of unreported, unprosecuted rapes in Kenya  Religion News Service

Two women, one an activist and a survivor of sexual assault and the other a criminologist and university professor, are working on an initiative they hope could …

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Study on DNA spread by genetically modified mosquitoes prompts backlash – Science Magazine

Study on DNA spread by genetically modified mosquitoes prompts backlash  Science Magazine

For 10 years, the company Oxitec has been testing whether genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes can suppress populations of their natural brethren, which …

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‘Daytona Beach Serial Killer’ Suspect Is Arrested – The New York Times

‘Daytona Beach Serial Killer’ Suspect Is Arrested  The New York Times

Police say evidence tied a man to at least four deaths between 2005 and 2016 in Daytona Beach and West Palm Beach.

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Serial killer in Daytona Beach: Suspect Robert Tyrone Hayes arrested today – CBS News

Serial killer in Daytona Beach: Suspect Robert Tyrone Hayes arrested today  CBS News

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 …

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Butler professor’s DNA research gets boost from NSF grant – Indianapolis Business Journal

Butler professor’s DNA research gets boost from NSF grant  Indianapolis Business Journal

Professor Alex Erkine is combining biochemistry with machine learning to try to solve an age-old riddle of how to identify and regulate problem genes.

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Modern family: The naturally conceived Canberra baby with DNA from both of his mothers – ABC News

Modern family: The naturally conceived Canberra baby with DNA from both of his mothers  ABC News

The Sutherlands hope that telling their story will help transgender parents be accepted to the point where, one day, no-one bats an eyelid.

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GOP senators introduce bill requiring DNA testing of migrants to curb child trafficking – Fox News

GOP senators introduce bill requiring DNA testing of migrants to curb child trafficking  Fox News

Senate Republicans this week introduced a bill to implement DNA testing of migrants claiming to be part of family units — a move aimed at cracking down on …

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NPSO: DNA analysis confirms identity of remains found in wooded area off Johnson Chute Road – KALB News

NPSO: DNA analysis confirms identity of remains found in wooded area off Johnson Chute Road  KALB News

NATCHITOCHES PARISH, La. (NPSO) – Louisiana State Police Crime Lab DNA analysis confirms the remains found in a wooded area off of Johnson Road near …