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)
