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    Predatory fish nearing Great Lakes ecosystem  Nov 22, 2009
    Scientists recently collected 32 DNA samples of Asian carp between the barrier and Lake Michigan in waterways south of Chicago, although the fish have yet to be spotted in the area, said Maj ... Some DNA was found as close as 1 mile south of the lock and 8 miles south of the lake ... David Lodge, a University of Notre Dame invasive species expert, confirmed the presence of DNA of bighead and silver carp in the Cal-Sag Channel, between the canal to the Calumet River and in the river itself, which... (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Report: Fungus spores key to unearthing mammals' die-off  Nov 22, 2009
    Analysis of the DNA in the feces of pre-Clovis native Americans show a direct connection between the two populations, he said. Further evidence that Clovis people finished off the campaign of extinction began by their ancestors is that, according to Johnson, the distinctive Clovis weaponry disappeared after only 400 years. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Death row inmate asks feds for attorneys  Nov 22, 2009
    Eaton has been on death row since 2004 after his conviction of first degree premeditated murder, three counts of felony murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated robbery, and first degree sexual assault in the 1988 killing of 18-year-old Lisa Marie Kimmell. The Wyoming Supreme Court upheld his conviction and sentence last year, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal in February, and in October Natrona County District Judge David Park denied his petition claiming he did not receive a... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    US sniper guilty of six killings  Nov 22, 2009
    Prosecutors introduced DNA and ballistics evidence to link the two to the shootings which took place over three weeks in late 2002, terrifying people in and around the US capital. Muhammad suggested he had been framed for the killings. (Yahoo News -- Beltway Sniper Shootings)

    Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty  Nov 22, 2009
    "The marketing [for 'Nacho Libre'] reflected the DNA of the movie.". As in this shot, ads aimed at families depict Nacho with the orphans he helps. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)

    U.N.: Can halt violence against women  Nov 22, 2009
    Latest news, Latest News Headlines, news articles, news video, news photos - UPI.com (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)

    Man gets 50 years in Terrell case  Nov 22, 2009
    The defense says this is not a DNA case but they can't explain how the girl knew where his DNA would be found, Fernandez told jurors. After Rockwell was found guilty, the jury heard he had prior prison convictions out of California for burglary, theft, felon in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    New growths alongside Civil War sites  Nov 22, 2009
    The war between the states is in this city s DNA. You can read about the standoff between Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant in history books, but here you can stand on Sunken Road, where waves of Union soldiers heading for the heights were slaughtered by Confederate troops from behind a stone wall in December 1862. Civil War buffs have long flocked to this slice of northern Virginia to see four important battle sites. (Boston Globe)

    One year later: Barnes still discovering freedom  Nov 22, 2009
    But when Barnes was released from prison one year ago this week after DNA tests exonerated him following nearly 20 years behind bars, the woman finally realized the gravity of her error, Barnes said ... He s also been more than happy to speak at fundraisers for the Innocence Project, the nonprofit organization that spent more than 10 years pushing for the DNA tests that ultimately achieved his freedom ... 1996 and 2007: Nonprofit Innocence Project spearheads a series of DNA tests to show Barnes... (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Genetic love matches go cheek swab to cheek swab  Nov 22, 2009
    A couple of genetic testing companies are promising to match couples based on the DNA testing, touting the benefits of biological compatibility ... "How many dating services can you think of where they can suggest you might have better children?" said Eric Holzle, founder of , one of the first online dating sites to use DNA. ... Matches are generated based on the DNA, values and preferences. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Jimmy Choo coming to H&M stores  Nov 22, 2009
    Hted to surprise the customers with something new and different," said creative adviser Margareta van den Bosch. It started with the idea of a designer shoe line, then "it became clothes also, because I think you have to show the shoes and bags with something and we better come up with something nice," she said. Jimmy Choo founder and president, Tamara Mellon, said she enjoyed the challenge of creating ready-to-wear clothes, but her aim in bringing the brand to Hto expand its reach. "We wanted... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Wildlife: Doe, a deer, a female deer  Nov 22, 2009
    DNA tests show that a buck's vigilance is not always perfect. Occasionally fawns from a doe having twins or triplets have DNA from more than one male. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    LETTER: 'Health care, insurance are basic human rights'  Nov 22, 2009
    We are still in the early stages of unraveling DNA and each day discover more genetic components to health problems that we once considered life style choices. Is the child born with fetal alcohol syndrome or some learning disability responsible for his/her health condition. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Letters to the editor (11/22/09)  Nov 22, 2009
    In November 1998 (during the Clinton-Lewinsky sex scandal) the Jefferson-Hemings smear resurfaced when an article appeared in the British journal Nature entitled "Jefferson Fathered Slave's Last Child." Despite the sensational headline, the DNA evidence cited in the article provided no conclusive proof that Thomas Jefferson fathered a child by Sally Hemings or any other slave. The article's author, Eugene Foster, admitted this. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Sars patients can provide therapy  Nov 22, 2009
    The researchers exposed the cells to cocktail containing the Epstein-Barr virus and a short stretch of synthetic DNA that mimics some of the DNA found in bacteria and viruses. This not only triggered the cells to start dividing indefinitely, but also sped up the process, effectively creating a high-powered antibody factory. (Yahoo News -- SARS)

    Italy: U.S. woman accused of murder could face life  Nov 22, 2009
    5-centimeter) blade, with Kercher's DNA on the blade and Knox's on the handle, was found at Sollecito's house. Defense lawyers argue that the knife is too big to match Kercher's wounds and that the amount of what prosecutors say is Kercher's DNA is too low to be attributed with certainty ... Prosecutors also maintain Sollecito's DNA was found on the clasp of Kercher's bra, although his defense team contends that the evidence might have been inadvertently contaminated during the investigation. (USA Today)

    Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy  Nov 22, 2009
    EPIC submitted an amicus brief in Kohler v. Englade, in which police compelled a man, later cleared, to provide a DNA sample after he refused when the police cast a huge DNA dragnet, gathering samples from more than 1,200 men. Location Privacy. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Suspect's DNA sat in lab as rapes multiplied  Nov 22, 2009
    The San Francisco police evidence lab failed to process DNA samples from the 2007 slaying of a transgender prostitute for two years, leaving the suspect free allegedly to rape and brutalize at least three other transgender women before being arrested, The Chronicle has learned ... Donzell Francis, 41, of San Francisco, is now in custody and awaiting trial on kidnapping and sex assault charges stemming from an attack that happened six months after Ruby Ordenana was raped and strangled ... His DNA... (San Francisco Chronicle)

    'America's Most Wanted' to air Kimberly Simon case  Nov 22, 2009
    Marcy resident Steven Barnes was convicted of her murder in 1989, but was released from prison last year after DNA tests exonerated him prompting investigators to reopen the case. Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara and lead Investigator Richard Ferrucci of the Simon task force wrote to the show Sept. 21 and heard back from Contratti about one month later. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    THE MAN CALLED ‘PIC’  Nov 22, 2009
    However, six days later, the military personnel came back and told the family that they had DNA evidence proving the 30-year-old Navy man had died in the attack. We weren t prepared, Langford says. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Central Park Jogger a lesson for gang rape case  Nov 22, 2009
    A DNA test confirmed his guilt. A judge then overturned the five original defendants' convictions at the request of District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, who - over Police Department opposition - said their confessions were inconsistent with each other and with the known facts. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Prosecutor: Knox taunted, killed victim  Nov 22, 2009
    The knife belonged to Sollecito and was found at his apartment with Knox's DNA on the handle and Kercher's DNA on the blade, according to a source close to the prosecution who did not want to be identified discussing an ongoing case ... Anne Bremner, a lawyer and former prosecutor working with the group Friends of Amanda, told CNN that investigators improperly handled the knife, leading to questions about the validity of the DNA evidence ... Another defense expert, geneticist and private coroner... (CNN -- International)

    Doctor: Exhume Chaney's body  Nov 22, 2009
    "And there might still be DNA and fingerprints on the weapon." ... The 2005 autopsy confirmed through DNA that the body was indeed Till's. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk  Nov 22, 2009
    Rusty Hardin, Clemens' lawyer, dismissed the purported evidence as "the desperate Hail Mary of a man who wants to ruin Roger." Hardin would not indicate whether Clemens would voluntarily provide a DNA sample but said, "Any time any legitimate law enforcement agency asks a reasonable inquiry of us, we'll be glad to respond.". Waxman said Wednesday that McNamee has acknowledged he was not forthcoming with investigators in past statements. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)

    Amaizing: Corn Genome Decoded  Nov 22, 2009
    21, 2009) In recent years, scientists have decoded the DNA of humans and a menagerie of creatures but none with genes as complex as a stalk of corn, the latest genome to be unraveled ... The genetic code of corn consists of 2 billion bases of DNA, the chemical units that are represented by the letters T, C, G and A, making it similar in size to the human genome, which is 2 ... About 85 percent of the DNA segments are repeated. (Science Daily)

    US sniper gets life for killings  Nov 22, 2009
    Prosecutors introduced DNA and ballistics evidence to link the two to the shootings which took place over three weeks in late 2002, terrifying people in and around the US capital. The prosecution team say they pursued the second trial in case the Virginia convictions are overturned on appeal. (Yahoo News -- Beltway Sniper Shootings)

    Shonky shamans taint aura of all 'healers'  Nov 22, 2009
    What we do is we put them in the environment where the system actually heals itself There's an elevation in the cellular vibration which causes the DNA to communicate more clearly,'' she said. We do see the most amazing results. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    First Map of Chromosome Terminals of Higher Fungi  Nov 22, 2009
    Their function has special relevance in tumour processes and in ageing: under normal circumstances, when the cell ages the telomeric DNA gets shorter; the moment arrives when the cell cannot divide further and so triggers a series of responses that leads to the death of the cell ... Nothing was known about the telomeres of this basidiomycete, P. ostreatus, and they first had to see how the telomeric DNA sequences in humans were organised in order to tackle the sequencing of this fungus. (Science Daily)

    CAVE PICTURES: Mineral Crusts, Ooze Found to Be Poop  Nov 21, 2009
    Since 1994 Northup, a geomicrobiologist at the , and colleagues have been seeking out unusual deposits in caves and putting them under a microscope or testing them for DNA.. In October 2009, her team announced their discovery that some of the crystal-like deposits are actually mats of waste that have been excreted by previously unknown types of microbes. (National Geographic)

    On the Origin of Nematodes: Phylogenetic Tree of World's Most Numerous Group of Animals  Nov 21, 2009
    It contains over 1,200 species and is entirely based on the analysis of DNA sequence data ... It is relatively straightforward to define species-specific DNA barcodes on the basis of this data set that allows for the detection of nematodes in soil with an unprecedented accuracy ... The international group of scientists studying nematode DNA selected a specific element of the DNA that codes for a major part of ribosomes, parts of the cells of both plants and animals responsible for the production... (Science Daily)

    Experiment Aims to Predict PTSD  Nov 21, 2009
    Before deployment, soldiers submitted a DNA sample, had an MRI scan of their brain and inhaled carbon dioxide as part of a stress reaction test. Early results suggest soldiers who reacted more strongly to the CO2 test and who were exposed to more stress in the field showed greater PTSD symptoms, said chief researcher Michael Telch, of UT Austin's Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders. (CBS News -- Health)

    US's dalliance in Beijing is short-lived  Nov 21, 2009
    The untimely articulation raised eyebrows in New Delhi, as both Washington and Beijing know only too well that it isn't in India's DNA to accept minders or mentors - Western or Asian. Delhi lost no time brusquely rejecting mediation. (Asia Times Online)

    Click to read: Could New Evidence Help Caylee's Mother?  Nov 21, 2009
    She's pleaded not guilty and says a baby sitter kidnapped Caylee ... No DNA took from him ... Well thats funny because they sill have DNA that has no match. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Feared Asian carp may be near U.S. Great Lakes  Nov 21, 2009
    Concentrations of DNA discovered by Notre Dame University researchers may indicate the presence of bighead and silver carp upstream from two electrical barriers designed to bottle up the invasive fish ... "This is devastating news," Andy Buchsbaum of the National Wildlife Federation said of the discovery of carp DNA in the Cal-Sag channel 8 miles from Lake Michigan ... The DNA could be from carp feces or eggs carried by ship and barge traffic, but it could indicate the carp have breached the... (Scientific American)

    Ancestry Attracts, but Love Is Blind  Nov 21, 2009
    Quite how our DNA influences our desires remains mysterious. Risch and his colleagues did not find that geography or socio-economic status could explain the ancestral influence on romance, and factors like hair, eye and skin colour individually only had a minor role. (Science Daily)

    Boston man indicted in 1996 Cambridge home invasion and rape  Nov 21, 2009
    A Boston man was indicted late yesterday in connection with a 1996 Cambridge home invasion and rape after his DNA was matched through the CODIS system (combined DNA index system), District Attorney Gerry Leone informed the public today ... This arrest is the result of outstanding work by the Cambridge Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab who were able to identify this defendant through the CODIS DNA profile system ... This was a very disturbing case which, thanks to the... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)

    Kercher murder trial nearing end  Nov 21, 2009
    Also central to the prosecution case is a knife found in Mr Sollecito's apartment, allegedly bearing Miss Knox's DNA on the handle and Miss Kercher's DNA on the blade. Miss Kercher's family are seeking 30m euros (27m) from the alleged killers. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing'  Nov 21, 2009
    A team from Brown University focused on telomeres, the protective caps on the chromosomes that keep a cell's DNA stable but shorten with age ... Telomeres are relatively short sections of specialised DNA that sit at the ends of all our chromosomes. (BBC News -- Americas)

    Man Sentenced To More Than 4 Years In Prison On Drug Charges  Nov 21, 2009
    Forensics testing could not eliminate him as the source of DNA found on the gun's grip, prosecutors wrote. Copyright. (FOX61, CT)

    Hurst has extracurriculars in order in rookie LPGA season  Nov 21, 2009
    Hurst has extracurriculars in order in rookie LPGA season - USATODAY.com. Hurst has extracurriculars in order in rookie LPGA season. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Somerville man indicted for murder  Nov 21, 2009
    DNA evidence has also further connected the defendant with the murder. Antonio Marcos Ferreira, 38, was arrested on October 9 in Charlestown and charged with first degree murder. (Somerville Journal, MA)

    Cancer research is improving treatment  Nov 21, 2009
    The term refers to the mapping of an organisms hereditary information encoded in DNA.. The first bacterial DNA-genome project to be completed was in 1995 on the Haemophilus influenza by a team at The Institute for Genomic Research in Rockville, Md. (Nogales International, AZ)

    Burned body at Kings Co. pot barn; 1 man held  Nov 21, 2009
    The body's identity may not be known for weeks, pending DNA tests, he said. The remains were found in a pit, which could have been used as a water reservoir for the marijuana operation, Thayer said. (Fresno Bee)

    Forced DNA tests? Argentine law limits privacy  Nov 21, 2009
    Argentina forces DNA tests in 'dirty war' cases ... Pietragalla, whowas kidnapped when he was a few months old and given to another family, discovered his true identity at age 27 ... BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Valuing truth over the right to privacy, Argentina's Congress has authorized the forced extraction of DNA from people who may have been born to political prisoners slain a quarter-century ago even when they don't want to know their birth parents. (MSNBC -- International)

    Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty  Nov 21, 2009
    "The marketing [for 'Nacho Libre'] reflected the DNA of the movie.". As in this shot, ads aimed at families depict Nacho with the orphans he helps. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)

    The 2009 WIRED Store Debuts This Weekend - Presented by American Express and Chevy  Nov 21, 2009
    WIRED Store partners include: Acer, Activision, Alessi, Andrew Marc, Areaware, AriZona, Asus, BBC, Beck's, Behance LLC, Biomorph, Bluelounge, Built, Bulova, Caf Bustelo, Delta Faucet, DNA 11/Canvaspop, Dolby Laboratories, Dynamism, Dyson, eBay, Epilog Laser, Eye-Fi, Inc., Glenfiddich, IBM Lotus, Incase, iGo, Kapitall, KarmaLoop, Kicker, Koncept, LG, MSI Computer Corp., Nero, Nokia, Nordic Track, OWLE, Phiaton, Pong Research, Powermat, Rabbit Air, Samsung Electronics, Sleek Audio, Sony, SPOT... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    LETTER: 'Health care, insurance are basic human rights'  Nov 21, 2009
    We are still in the early stages of unraveling DNA and each day discover more genetic components to health problems that we once considered life style choices. Is the child born with fetal alcohol syndrome or some learning disability responsible for his/her health condition. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Man says parole money was home invasion goal  Nov 21, 2009
    Ahijah Murray, 19, and Jonathan Glenn, 28, were arrested earlier this month on charges of burglary, armed robbery, kidnapping and theft. The search warrants sought permission to take DNA samples and fingerprints from both men to compare to evidence found at the crime scene. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Your views: Letters to the editor  Nov 21, 2009
    They are those who weep about mass shootings, then insist guns become part of our societys DNA.. They are those who exalt and worship the U.S. military, yet decry as incompetent the very government fielding the military. (Florida Today)

    Suspect's DNA sat in lab as rapes multiplied  Nov 21, 2009
    Suspect's DNA sat in lab as rapes multiplied. Article:Suspect's DNA sat in lab as rapes multiplied:/c/a/2009/11/20/MN9K1AK81M.DTL Article:Suspect's DNA sat in lab as rapes multiplied:/c/a/2009/11/20/MN9K1AK81M.DTL advertisement ... Suspect's DNA sat in lab as rapes multiplied. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    Prosecution rests in Amanda Knox trial  Nov 21, 2009
    According to prosecutors, a knife with a 6 1/2-inch blade with Kercher's DNA on the blade and Knox's on the handle was found at Sollecito's house ... Defense lawyers argue that the knife is too big to match Kercher's wounds and the amount of what prosecutors say is Kercher's DNA is too low to be attributed with certainty. (MSNBC -- International)

    Biologists discover bacterial defense mechanism against aggressive oxygen  Nov 21, 2009
    The scientists made this discovery by modifying the DNA of the intestinal bacterium Escherichia coli. By means of this model organism, they have uncovered the existence of a mechanism that repairs proteins in the cell that have been damaged by oxygen. (EurekAlert!)

    Just like old times: Generating RNA molecules in water  Nov 21, 2009
    A key question in the origin of biological molecules like RNA and DNA is how they first came together billions of years ago from simple precursors ... Many researchers believe that RNA was one of the first biological molecules present, before DNA and proteins; however, there has been little success in recreating the formation on RNA from simple "prebiotic" molecules that likely were present on primordial earth billions of years ago ... Cyclic nucleotides like cyclic-AMP are very similar to the... (EurekAlert!)

    Who me? Cheaters caught out by DNA infidelity tests  Nov 21, 2009
    Cheaters caught out by DNA infidelity tests ... Cheaters caught out by DNA infidelity tests ... In Mexico, numerous laboratories are now offering a way to find out for sure - DNA tests. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    Mel B names daughter after Murphy  Nov 21, 2009
    But Murphy has publicly questioned the idea and demanded a DNA test to determine whether he is the father. Dream life. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)

    Clearing up cancer screening confusion  Nov 21, 2009
    Cancer Society and other major groups: Start screening at 50 with one of these tests: colonoscopy every 10 years; a sigmoidoscopy of the lower colon every five years; CT colonography or "virtual colonoscopy" every five years; barium enema every five years, stool blood test annually; stool DNA test, no interval given. Task force: Screen from age 50 to 75 with one of three tests: colonoscopy every 10 years; a sigmoidoscopy every five years, combined with a stool blood test every three years; a... (MSNBC -- Health)

    P1 defends its cutting-edge ad  Nov 21, 2009
    We are a challenger brand; we definitely have our brand DNA and we will do something to promote the brand, which is cutting edge and pushing boundaries, he tells StarBizWeek in an interview. It was reported last week that the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia was scrutinising the P1 advertising on television and radio. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Lava Cave Minerals Actually Microbe Poop  Nov 21, 2009
    Since 1994 Northup and colleagues have been seeking out unusual deposits in caves, including lava tubes, and putting them under a microscope or testing them for DNA.. Her team's discoveries add to a growing body of evidence that lava tubes on other planets might be the best places to look for signs of extraterrestrial life, said Saugata Datta, a geochemist from Kansas State University who was not involved in the work. (National Geographic)

    * Remains found in 25-year-old hunt for UK journalist  Nov 21, 2009
    Collett, a freelance writer, was kidnapped at gunpoint in 1985 while working on an article for the UN about Palestinian refugees in Lebanon ... Operations were ongoing and it would take weeks before DNA identification could be made, a spokesman said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy  Nov 21, 2009
    EPIC submitted an amicus brief in Kohler v. Englade, in which police compelled a man, later cleared, to provide a DNA sample after he refused when the police cast a huge DNA dragnet, gathering samples from more than 1,200 men. Location Privacy. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Solving the 50-Year-Old Puzzle of Thalidomide  Nov 21, 2009
    The first in a new generation of gene microarrays, computer chips that chemically or electrically express DNA, can predict how a person's body will. . (Science Daily)

    Explanation for Rapid Maturation of Neurons at Birth  Nov 21, 2009
    D., and the rest of the team identified a set of DNA repressor elements that act as a pair of brakes. Together the two suppress the gene Kcc2, which is responsible for producing proteins for the transporter molecules that "pump" out the chloride. (Science Daily)

    Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk  Nov 21, 2009
    Rusty Hardin, Clemens' lawyer, dismissed the purported evidence as "the desperate Hail Mary of a man who wants to ruin Roger." Hardin would not indicate whether Clemens would voluntarily provide a DNA sample but said, "Any time any legitimate law enforcement agency asks a reasonable inquiry of us, we'll be glad to respond.". Waxman said Wednesday that McNamee has acknowledged he was not forthcoming with investigators in past statements. (Yahoo News -- Drugs in Sports)

    Causative Gene of Rare Disorder Discovered by Sequencing Only Protein-Coding Regions of Genome  Nov 21, 2009
    19, 2009) In a dramatic illustration of the power of emerging genetic technologies, researchers have reported making a clinical diagnosis for the first time using comprehensive DNA sequencing of all the ... 17, 2009) In a pioneering effort that generated massive amounts of DNA sequence data from 12 people, a team of researchers has demonstrated the feasibility and value of a new strategy for identifying. (Science Daily)

    Sars patients can provide therapy  Nov 21, 2009
    The researchers exposed the cells to cocktail containing the Epstein-Barr virus and a short stretch of synthetic DNA that mimics some of the DNA found in bacteria and viruses. This not only triggered the cells to start dividing indefinitely, but also sped up the process, effectively creating a high-powered antibody factory. (Yahoo News -- SARS)

    Man gets 50 years in Terrell case  Nov 21, 2009
    The defense says this is not a DNA case but they can't explain how the girl knew where his DNA would be found, Fernandez told jurors. After Rockwell was found guilty, the jury heard he had prior prison convictions out of California for burglary, theft, felon in possession of a firearm and possession of methamphetamine. (Terrell Tribune, TX)

    Unknowingly Consuming Endangered Tuna  Nov 21, 2009
    "But with an increasingly popular technique, DNA barcoding, it is a simple process for researchers to see just what species are eaten at a sushi bar.". DNA barcoding efficiently identifies the species from which a chunk of meat -- or even a leather handbag -- came from ... Using a short sequence of mitochondrial DNA from the cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 gene, or "cox1," to identify a species, this tool has, among other results, identified the presence of endangered whales in Asian markets,... (Science Daily)

    Amanda Knox Case  Nov 20, 2009
    Investigators identified Kercher's DNA on the blade and Knox's DNA on the handle of the 6 ... The prosecution claims this is the murder weapon and the DNA proves that Knox is the one who wielded it. (ABC News)

    Closing arguments set for Kercher trial  Nov 20, 2009
    The knife belonged to Sollecito and was found at his apartment with Knox's DNA on the handle and Kercher's DNA on the blade, according to a source close to the prosecution who did not want to be identified discussing an ongoing case ... Anne Bremner, a lawyer and former prosecutor working with the group Friends of Amanda, told CNN the knife had been improperly handled by investigators, leading to questions about the validity of the DNA evidence ... Another defense expert, geneticist and private... (CNN -- International)

    New Maize Map to Aid Plant Breeding Efforts  Nov 20, 2009
    In constructing the haplotype map, the researchers identified several million genetic variations -- or polymorphisms -- in the DNA sequence among the 27 maize inbred lines, as well as 10-fold to 30-fold variation in the rates at which genes recombine. "This approach yielded evidence that points to hundreds of regions in the genome that were probably involved in the domestication of maize and-or geographic differentiation among various lines of maize," Ross-Ibarra said. (Science Daily)

    Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat  Nov 20, 2009
    The study, published in the November 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, examines gene-diet interactions in the APOA2 promoter, a region of DNA controlling expression of the APOA2 gene. Proteins responding to some nutrients in food interact with promoters which dictate how genes behave. (Science Daily)

    Separate trials ordered in Grovetown beating death  Nov 20, 2009
    That evidence includes results from DNA and other scientific testing as well as land line and cell phone records. Ms. Wright said many of the tests are dependent on the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab and will be shared with defense attorneys as soon as testing is complete and results are made available. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty  Nov 20, 2009
    "The marketing [for 'Nacho Libre'] reflected the DNA of the movie.". As in this shot, ads aimed at families depict Nacho with the orphans he helps. (Yahoo News -- Latinos & Hispanics)

    Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy  Nov 20, 2009
    EPIC submitted an amicus brief in Kohler v. Englade, in which police compelled a man, later cleared, to provide a DNA sample after he refused when the police cast a huge DNA dragnet, gathering samples from more than 1,200 men. Location Privacy. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    Suspect pleads not guilty in rape case  Nov 20, 2009
    While Dorsey was on trial in that case, police snatched a water cup he had used in court and matched DNA evidence from it to an unsolved rape. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)

    Giants' season a tale of two extremes  Nov 20, 2009
    For a franchise whose DNA is encoded in defense, with the names Andy Robustelli, Sam Huff, Lawrence Taylor, Carl Banks and Michael Strahan demanding exalted status in the organization s lore, the 2009 Giants rank 21st in total defense, allowing 22. 7 points per game. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Prosecutors Concerned About Bogus DNA  Nov 20, 2009
    -- Researchers in Israel said it's possible to manufacture DNA, the genetic fingerprint that plays a key role in prosecuting criminals these days ... Scientists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center have gone through years of training to learn how to work with DNA and identify it for criminal investigations ... "The more markers you use, the more certain you are of the likelihood that that (sample) came from that individual," said Dr. James Wisecarver, medical director of the DNA lab. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Betsy Ruth Aardsma: 40 years later  Nov 20, 2009
    Currently, they're waiting for DNA test results of Betsy's red dress -- the same dress she wore the afternoon she was killed ... The FBI works closely with the Pennsylvania State Police and authorities are now waiting for the DNA test results of Betsy's clothing -- technology that wasn't available 40 years ago, Barrows said. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    After Mastodons, a Transformed Landscape  Nov 20, 2009
    (July 30, 2007) The first complete mitochondrial DNA genome for the mastodon extends the age range for genomic analyses by almost a complete glacial cycle, and resolves the relationships among African and Asian. (June 10, 2007) Some ancient-DNA evidence has offered new clues to a very cold case: the disappearance of the last woolly mammoths, one of the most iconic of all Ice Age giants, according to a recent article ... 5, 2008) In a surprising reversal of conventional wisdom, a DNA-based study... (Science Daily)

    Cigarettes Harbor Many Pathogenic Bacteria  Nov 20, 2009
    But Sapkota's team took a more holistic approach using DNA microarray analysis to estimate the so-called bacterial metagenome, the totality of bacterial genetic material present in the tested cigarettes. Among the study's findings and conclusions. (Science Daily)

    Ohio man receives probation for Confluence assault (873)  Nov 20, 2009
    Ohio man receives probation for Confluence assault - Somerset - Daily American. Darin Duane Caviness, Eckley Boulevard, Dayton, who pleaded guilty to indecent assault on June 29, will have to register for 10 years as a sex offender under the state statute known as Megan s Law. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Truth in politics? The day Kate Elllis took on the Incredible Hulk and won  Nov 20, 2009
    "In our ideal world, the Speaker would introduce question time with a cry of Are you ready to rumble? "Mr Hogan, we politicians are DNA hard-wired to know a few moves - such as the policy backflip, the National Party's chokehold, and we can spin faster than anyone in the WWF.. There are days when The Goanna reflects that he wouldn't work anywhere but in the eternally loopy world of Parliament, and this was one of them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Daily television guide  Nov 20, 2009
    DNA tests are given to determine paternity ... The sleuth is accused of kidnapping. (Boston Globe)

    Sars patients can provide therapy  Nov 20, 2009
    The researchers exposed the cells to cocktail containing the Epstein-Barr virus and a short stretch of synthetic DNA that mimics some of the DNA found in bacteria and viruses. This not only triggered the cells to start dividing indefinitely, but also sped up the process, effectively creating a high-powered antibody factory. (Yahoo News -- SARS)

    US sniper guilty of six killings  Nov 20, 2009
    Prosecutors introduced DNA and ballistics evidence to link the two to the shootings which took place over three weeks in late 2002, terrifying people in and around the US capital. Muhammad suggested he had been framed for the killings. (Yahoo News -- Beltway Sniper Shootings)

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