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CSI: Microbial Version Without PCR
September 21, 2011 — Researchers have developed PCR-free techniques for identifying the most active microbial populations in samples based on the PhyloChip, a high-density DNA microarray. These new techniques will be ... > full story -
Health-Based Approach May Help ID Groups at Risk of Genocide
September 19, 2011 — Researchers in the U.S. are proposing a health-based approach to identifying groups at high risk of genocide, in a first-of-its-kind attempt to target international efforts to stop these mass ... > full story -
Genetic Defect That Leaves Some Without Fingerprints: Researchers Trace Cause to Rare Mutation
September 19, 2011 — Adermatoglypia, which leaves some individuals without fingerprints, is an exceedingly rare condition. Now researchers have traced the cause of the condition to a genetic mutation that affects only ... > full story -
New Technique for Dating Silk
September 13, 2011 — For the first time, scientists have developed a fast and reliable method to date silk. This new technique, which is based on capillary electrophoresis mass spectrometry, has great potential to ... > full storyMore: -
Groundbreaking DNA Tests Could Trap Deer Poachers
September 9, 2011 — Human DNA found on deer remains could help to track down poachers. Identifying deer poachers can be problematic, as the crimes are often committed in remote areas and are not discovered until some ... > full story -
Studies Question Effectiveness of Sex Offender Laws
August 30, 2011 — Two new studies cast doubt on whether sex offender registry and notification laws actually work as ... > full story -
Hollywood Screenwriters and Scientists: More Than an Artistic Collaboration
August 28, 2011 — In this International Year of Chemistry (IYC), writers and producers for the most popular crime and science-related television shows and movies are putting out an all-points bulletin for scientists ... > full story -
Source of Haitian Cholera Outbreak Uncovered
August 24, 2011 — Employing technology that reads the entire DNA code, researchers have pinpointed the source of a cholera outbreak in Haiti that killed more than 6,000 people and sickened 300,000. Using whole genome ... > full story -
Researchers Track Source of Haitian Cholera Outbreak; Lessons from 2001 Anthrax Case Help Pinpoint Source of Disease
August 23, 2011 — Employing technology that reads the entire DNA code, researchers have pinpointed the source of a cholera outbreak in Haiti that killed more than 6,000 people and sickened ... > full story -
Happiness Can Deter Crime, a New Study Finds
August 22, 2011 — Happy youth report less involvement with crime, and programs that increase happiness could deter crime and drug ... > full story
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