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Genetics and Genealogy
There are several labs that specialize in DNA testing for genealogical reserach purposes. An interesting way to establish your family tree.
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Home DNA Paternity Test in Stores
On March 30th, select drug stores began carrying the first over-the-counter DNA paternity home test to ever be available in stores.
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When the truth isn't enough to set you free
Why are some convicted criminals being exonorated?
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DNA Testing Locates Ancestors by Surname
Where does my family come from? Thanks to DNA testing, that answer is within grasp. Many are using DNA tests to trace the origin of North American ancestors.
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Histories' Mysteries
DNA has helped solve some of the mysteries of history, like Princess Anastasia, The Lost Dauphin of France, and Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings.
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Identify Mixed Breed Dogs by DNA
Find out your mixed breed dog's heritage through new genetic testing now available to the public.
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Identifying Mixed Breed Dogs
Identifying your mixed breed dog's heritage is not easy but may be helpful in training, grooming, and health matters.
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Was Anastasia Anna Anderson?
Anna Anderson claimed to be Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. Supporters say she was, indeed, the last Tsar's daughter. Others say she was a fraud.
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THE HEART OF THE MATTER: Fingers crossed for Eddy Curry
The heart of NBA player Eddy Curry is being questioned in the most critical of ways.
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Human Chimeras
Genetic tests can be wrong if one of the tested people is a human chimera.
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DNA Frees Inmate Held for 27 Years
After spending 27 years in a Texas Prison, The Innocence Project by using DNA helped exonerate James Lee Woodard, who had been incarcerated for a murder he didn't commit.
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The Truth Will Set You Free
While DNA has convicted many criminals, it has also been used to exonerate innocents.
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
Screening tests for colorectal cancer seek to detect the cancer while it is at a stage where it is still very treatable. New procedures have been developed that are highly accurate but less invasive than procedures presently in use.
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Feline PKD
As breeders learn more about Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), this hereditary illness can be stopped. Pet owners should also make themselves more aware!
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Identifying Chocolate & Lilac Cats
This article will share a few tips on how to distinguish a lilac or chocolate cat before buying one from a breeder.
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More to Twins than Meets the Eye
This article explains in simple terms the types of twins, the chances of inheriting a tendency to have twins, and the role that each parent plays.
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Preparing Your Cat for Breeding
Immediately after purchasing your breeders, your job begins, from raising and socializing them to health screening and DNA testing.
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Testing for Huntington's Disease - Part One
This is an article on testing for Huntington's Disease. The information in this article comes from the booklet entitled, Testing for Huntington's Disease: Making an Informed Choice Written by: Robin L.Bennett, MS, CGC Genetic Counselor Medical Genetics, University of Washington Medical Center
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Unsolved U.S. Crimes
Who killed the Black Dahlia? Where is Jimmy Hoffa's body? Who was the Zodiac Killer? These questions are to this day without any definitive answers.
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CODIS – a System of Pointers
The Combined DNA Index System, CODIS, combines computer and DNA technologies into an effective tool for fighting violent crime and finding missing persons.
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Royal History in the Headlines
A look back at some of the biggest royal news stories of 2000, including the DNA test on the heart of Marie Antoinette's son and the canonization of the last tsar of Russia.
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Where The Candidates Stand, Part 1: The Democrats
Part 1 of 2. In this series, we will look at the stances of the Democrat and Republican candidates on the issue of capital punishment.
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A Mixed Up Issue
Most BSL do not only target purebreds, but also mixed breeds that are determined to have a certain percentage of one target breeds in their background. This month we'll look at some of the problems of targeting mixes.
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Looking At Capital Punishment: What To Watch For In 2005
2005 is shaping up as a key year for the future of the death penalty and its use in the U.S.
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Criminal Investigation - Forensic Sculptor
In criminal investigation, facial reconstruction or forensic sculpture is as much art as science. Frank Bender from Philadelphia is one of the world's best.
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Glimmer Gossip (August 1999)
Stones news for the month of August
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Authorities Confirm Caylee's Body Was in Trunk
Today authorities confirmed the FBI DNA reports indicate Caylee's dead body was in the trunk of her 22-year-old mother's car.
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Setback for LCN DNA
When Sean Hoey was freed in Belfast, Northern Ireland after being accused of 29 counts of murder for the Omagh Bombing, the troubles for LCN DNA were just beginning.
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The Vital Role of Forensic Science
Forensic Science is making the prosecution of the perpetrators of crime easier by making the evidence collected at crime scenes irrefutable.
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What's an Eyewitness Worth?
Eyewitnesses — juries love 'em!
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Death Penalty Updates
Part 1: Updates on death penalty articles from 2003-2004.
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DNA Fingerprinting - The Capture Of A Murderer
Two local girls are brutally murdered. It takes 4 years, a scientific breakthrough and the blood of 5,000 men to capture the killer. Here is the first crime case, solved by DNA fingerprinting.
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New Thoughts on Criminal Profiling
A look at recent advances and declination within criminal profiling. Where should we go from here?,A look at recent advances and declination within criminal profiling. Where should we go from here?
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At Risk
Mystery author, Patricia Cornwell's latest mystery novel, At Risk is an easy read, but it doesn't live up to the standard set by her previous work.
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Hidden Evidence by David Owen
One of the best resources for understanding forensics
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Something Wicked This Way Comes
Brandon's involvement in the DNA swap is going to cause serious problems for him when Stefano gets involved.
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Women and their Blood
affect of results of one genetic test, Factor V Leiden Mutation, on a woman's health
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Black Secrets Cloak Wilkie Collins's Woman in White
A review of Wilkie Collins's mystery and "sensation novel" <i>The Woman in White</i>.,A review of Wilkie Collins's mystery and "sensation novel" <i>The Woman in White</i>.
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America's Unknown Child, Part 2: Over 40 Years Without a Name
Countless people have volunteered their time and efforts towards solving the mystery of America's Unknown Child - a nameless boy whose body was discovered inside a cardboard box over forty years ago.
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Anna Nicole Smith dies at 39
Smith, a billionaire's widow, faced suits on inheritance, baby's paternity
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Confirmation of Caylee Anthony's DNA in Trunk
Thursday, FBI DNA results confirmed that the decaying hair found in Casey Anthony's car was Caylee's, prompting an offer of a limited immunity deal to the young mother
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Crime Scenes 101
A quick-and-dirty guide to how a detective works a crime scene. It's not really the way you see on TV...
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Definition of Aboriginal
The myth of race has long dominated definitions of Aboriginality in Australia, impacting on the plethora of Aboriginal policies that continue to marginalise our peoples.
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DNA Fingerprinting And In Vitro Fertilization
Researchers are using a novel new DNA test to determine which IVF embryos are likely to result in a healthy pregnancy.
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Essential Oils and Acne
Ways of using Aromatherapy to treat this chronic skin problem.
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Getting Grounded with Genealogy
The need to be grounded pushes to the forefront of an ever more mobile and stressed American population. For many, genealogy answers that need.
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Incurable Feline Diseases
A look at the incurable diseases that might affect your cat, as well as information on genetic testing and the pros and cons of vaccinations.
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India’s Tiger Numbers Are Lower
India's recent survey of its tiger population is showing a nearly 65% decrease. But at the same time China is asking CITES members to reopen trade in tiger parts.
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Networks Bring Out the Big Guns For Sweeps Month
This week we look at: Sweeps programming on FOX, NBC and UPN; news and notes from the world of television; and this week in television history.
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New Clouded Leopard Discovered
On March 14, the World Wildlife Fund announced discovery of a new species of clouded leopard in Borneo and Sumatra.
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