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    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)

    US sniper gets life for 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. The prosecution team say they pursued the second trial in case the Virginia convictions are overturned on appeal. (Yahoo News -- Beltway Sniper Shootings)

    Genital Herpes May Never Go Dormant  Nov 20, 2009
    But it's too soon to suggest that low levels of viral DNA necessarily mean a person can still infect another. She noted that the researchers tested for viral DNA, which is only a portion of the virus and doesn't in and of itself mean a person is infectious ... "The presence of viral DNA does mean you are infected, but it doesn't necessarily mean you have an infectious particle there," Sawtell said. (MEDLINEplus)

    Fight age, go on a diet  Nov 20, 2009
    Dietary restriction induces a transcription factor (DNA binding protein that turns genes on or off) called CREB-binding protein (CBP), which controls the activity of genes that regulate cellular function. By developing drugs that mimic the protective effects of CBP -- those usually caused by dietary restriction -- scientists may be able to extend lifespan and reduce vulnerability to age-related illnesses, says an MSSM release. (India Times, India)

    Twitter urges Murdoch to be open  Nov 20, 2009
    "We're unique from an internet perspective in that our DNA is in mobile," Mr Stone told BBC News. "We started out in texting and then we brought the service to the web.". (BBC News -- Technology)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk  Nov 20, 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)

    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)

    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)

    Lyme Disease Vaccine? Tick Saliva Found to Protect Mice from Lyme Disease  Nov 20, 2009
    Spraying viral genes directly through the skin is a new technique that turns infinitesimal amounts of DNA into an effective vaccine. If approved for. (Science Daily)

    Beyond Genomics, Biologists and Engineers Decode the Next Frontier  Nov 20, 2009
    The research allows scientists an unprecedented look at a special class of proteins called histones, which are at the core of every chromosome and control the way instructions in DNA are carried out. Despite rapid progress in understanding the information encoded in DNA and genes, scientists have achieved much less insight into the so-called "histone code," which determines why a gene in one cell functions differently than the same gene in another cell ... Despite carrying identical DNA, all... (Science Daily)

    How Viruses Destroy Bacteria  Nov 20, 2009
    "The phages first attach to the bacteria and then inject their DNA," says Sun Qingan, coauthor of the article and a doctoral student at Texas A&M. "Then they reproduce inside the cell cytoplasm.". After more than 100 phage particles have been assembled, the next step is to be released from the bacterial host, so that the progeny virions can find other hosts and repeat the reproduction cycle, Sun adds. (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)

    Mel B names daughter after Murphy  Nov 20, 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)

    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)

    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)

    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)

    The (Not So) New World Order  Nov 19, 2009
    So Londons much-discussed multiculturalism is not some recent fad, but something deeply ingrained in the DNA of Great Britain. Back at the exhibit, I swiftly redirected my 5-year-old daughter Maven away from the orgy scene, and parked her in front of his video installation ''Odile and Odette'' (2005). (Slate)

    Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy  Nov 19, 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)

    Anchorage Sheraton workers call for boycott  Nov 19, 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)

    Investigators: Fire left body, car unidentifiable (1322)  Nov 19, 2009
    The body, found just a few feet from the car, was so badly burned that dental records, and possibly even DNA analysis, may be required to make a positive identification, Lt. Scott Matice reported Monday. An autopsy was scheduled for Monday, but police said information on any results would not be released until today. (The Herald-Palladium)

    US sniper gets life for killings  Nov 19, 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)

    US sniper guilty of six killings  Nov 19, 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)

    Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk  Nov 19, 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)

    Sars patients can provide therapy  Nov 19, 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)

    Ames hotel presents a contrast of old and new  Nov 19, 2009
    You always want to find unique DNA for a project, said Rockwell, whose projects have included everything from the JetBlue terminal at New York s Kennedy Airport to the interiors of famed restaurant Nobu to the gloriously reimagined sets for last year s Oscars. For Ames, he s taken a Romanesque masonry building, located in the historic heart of the city, at 1 Court St., and in corporated new, fresh, modern elements so they play off each other. (Boston Globe)

    5 Genetic Regions Tied to Irritable Bowel  Nov 19, 2009
    Researchers looked at DNA from more than 3,400 children and adolescents with IBD and compared their genetic structure to that of nearly 12,000 healthy children. The results identified five genetic regions that increased the risk of childhood inflammatory bowel disease on chromosomes 16, 22, 10, 2, and 19. (CBS News -- Health)

    At-a-glance: Bill-by-bill  Nov 19, 2009
    DNA records of adults who are arrested but not charged are to be held on database for six years. Allows police to take DNA samples and fingerprints of sexual and seriously violent offenders returning to UK following conviction overseas. (BBC News -- UK)

    Labour denies expenses 'omission'  Nov 19, 2009
    PLANNED NEW LAWS Fiscal Responsibility Bill - put into law promise to halve deficit Financial Services and Business Bill - clamp down on bonuses for bankers taking too many risks The Flood and Water Management Bill - give councils powers to prevent floods Social Care Bill - neediest elderly to get home care Policing, Crime and Private Security Bill - DNA of more sex offenders added to database Children, Schools and Families Bill - Guarantees school standards and extra help pupils who fall behind... (BBC News -- UK)

    Remains found in journalist hunt  Nov 19, 2009
    Mr Collett was 64 when he was kidnapped at gunpoint. Human remains have been found by a team searching for a British journalist kidnapped by Palestinian militants more than 20 years ago in Lebanon ... One of the bodies is undergoing DNA testing to determine if it is Alec Collett, who was abducted in 1985. (BBC News -- UK)

    Top Five Food Sources of Antioxidan...  Nov 19, 2009
    Too many free radicals can lead to destruction of normal structures like DNA in cells. Some theorists believe free radical damage contributes to many problems in the body such as. (Suite101.com)

    How Plant Stem Cells Guard Against Genetic Damage  Nov 19, 2009
    The growing tips of plant roots and shoots have an in-built mechanism that, if it detects damage to the DNA, causes the cell to 'commit suicide' rather than pass on its defective DNA. ... By using X-rays and chemicals they were able to induce damage to DNA, and found that stem cells were much more sensitive to DNA damage than other cells ... The cells are able to detect the DNA damage, triggering the death of these cells, thus preventing the damaged genetic code becoming fixed in the rest of the... (Science Daily)

    Extinct Moa Rewrites New Zealand's History  Nov 19, 2009
    18, 2009) The evolutionary history of New Zealand's many extinct flightless moa has been re-written in the first comprehensive study of more than 260 sub-fossil specimens to combine all known genetic, anatomical, geological and ecological information about the unique bird lineage. That lineage ended only about 600 years ago after a journey through time that most likely began about 80 million years earlier on the prehistoric supercontinent of Gondwana, according to the study published in... (Science Daily)

    Skate may be fished to extinction  Nov 19, 2009
    Dr Iglesias and his team spent over a year working with French fisheries and taking DNA samples from the skate that was caught. His findings finally revealed that the larger D. intermedia species was indeed in serious decline. (BBC News -- Science)

    Detonating Tumor-Killer Drug in Cancers on Command  Nov 19, 2009
    The RecA promoter activates when cells experience DNA damage from any cause ... The resulting mild damage to DNA (single-strand breaks) activates RecA and initiates the engineered production of TRAIL, which is highly toxic to cancer cells. (Science Daily)

    VIDEO: DNA technology helps crack a Raynham robbery case  Nov 19, 2009
    More routine cases, including Raynham holdup, being cracked through DNA ... Massachusetts state police Sgt. Paul E. Petrino gives a tour of the State Police Crime Lab in Maynard, where DNA samples are processed and stored ... The DNA is collected at crime scenes and from people convicted of felonies in Massachusetts. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)

    Does Clemson have championship DNA?  Nov 19, 2009
    Does Clemson have championship DNA ... Does Clemson have championship DNA ... CLEMSON, S.C. -- Danny Pearman's resume would suggest he's eminently qualified to assess the championship DNA of a team that's on the cusp of special things. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)

    'Russian girl's body decomposed beyond recognition'  Nov 19, 2009
    "The body which was in cut pieces has become darkened due to fungus moisture retention," Superintendent of Police Atmaram Deshpande said at a press conference, adding that a DNA test was the only way in which the body could be identified. "Some blood relation will have to come here so that a DNA match can be done. We already have a DNA sample of the deceased," he said ... The advocate said that Elena's features were beyond recognition due to high decomposition and that the only way to identify... (India Times, India)

    Not hair-raising, but ‘Asto Boy' is quality entertainment  Nov 19, 2009
    Devastated, Dr. Tenma creates a new robot, Toby, complete with all of Toby's DNA markings and his memories. As far as the boy is concerned, he is Toby that is, until he discovers his hidden powers: super strength, fire-powered shoes (feet) that allow him to fly and more. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Stanford's star stays grounded  Nov 19, 2009
    That's not in Toby's DNA. Speaking of genes, his mother, Lori, was a basketball star at Norco High, where Todd was the football star. Toby's instincts on the football field, according to Harbaugh, come "from Mom, Dad and God. (Players) come out of the crib with it. Either they have it or they don't.". (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Social Media Like Twitter Change Customer Service  Nov 19, 2009
    "If a company's DNA is not truly dedicated to listening and responding to customers in a genuine and timely manner, no technology will provide a solution.". Michael Brito, who left Intel as director of social media this month to take a similar job at Edelman Digital, acknowledges it is "impossible to respond to everyone on the social Web unless you have an army of thousands of people on your staff.". (W-USA News, DC)

    Lyson trial continues  Nov 19, 2009
    Gallivan objected to the state using them as evidence because DNA testing determined they were not linked to Moon s death. One of the knives bears the red letters KKK, which Gallivan said would be too prejudicial for the jury. (Odessa American, TX)

    Obama 'furious' about Afghanistan leaks...  Nov 19, 2009
    He has the DNA of a bra-burning hairyarmpited liberal broodmare that coupled with an adulterous luggage man who rode the UNICEF Express to the land of guilt ridden hippies. Posted By: Commonsense58 | November 18, 2009 at 05:14 PM. (The Drudge Report)

    GEN reports on enhancing the applications of qPCR  Nov 19, 2009
    The technique's ability to both detect and simultaneously quantify specific DNA sequences is increasing its use in basic research and diagnostics, according to the November 15 issue of GEN. ... Company officials say that scientists can use the protocol to remove genomic DNA and stabilize RNA in as little as five minutes. (EurekAlert!)

    Texas A&M Researchers Examine How Viruses Destroy Bacteria  Nov 19, 2009
    "The phages first attach to the bacteria and then inject their DNA," says Sun Qingan, coauthor of the article and a doctoral student at Texas Aen they reproduce inside the cell cytoplasm. " After more than 100 phage particles have been assembled, the next step is to be released from the bacterial host, so that the progeny virions can find other hosts and repeat the reproduction cycle, Sun adds. Besides the cell membrane, the phages have another obstacle on their way out a hard shell called... (EurekAlert!)

    Convicted killer says Knox at murder scene  Nov 19, 2009
    Authorities began looking for Guede after his fingerprint was found in bloodstains on Kercher's pillow, and other DNA traces were recovered on toilet paper and on the victim's body. Defense lawyers for Knox and Sollecito are working on the theory that Guede was the sole attacker. (MSNBC -- International)

    Barron County Courthouse News  Nov 19, 2009
    He must maintain absolute sobriety, sell his truck in 30 days and apply proceeds to his fine, submit a DNA sample and complete all recommended treatment. Charges of operating while revoked, bail jumping, possession of drug paraphernalia and operating with a PAC of. (Chetek Alert, WI)

    Rapist gets 25 to life for Mountain View attack  Nov 19, 2009
    Reportedly he was pulled over in a routine traffic stop, and police collected a thumb print and DNA sample to confirm his identity, because he was driving without a license. The County Crime Lab confirmed in mid-February that the physical evidence matched evidence collected at the time of the rape. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Letters: A world in desperate need  Nov 19, 2009
    Thursday, November 19, 2009. To President Obama: How many voices must cry out before you act to address the climate crisis. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty  Nov 19, 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)

    Man gets life for raping tourist  Nov 19, 2009
    In the trial that started Monday, jurors were shown evidence that his DNA was recovered from her body. Her DNA, along with an unknown man's, was found in Burkhart's underwear ... But he couldn't answer the prosecutor's question about how the woman's DNA ended up there, too. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Get more: San Francisco News  Nov 19, 2009
    The San Francisco cold case unit is solving cases with the help of DNA evidence. Tags. (KGO, CA)

    More digging at Cleveland house  Nov 19, 2009
    Sowell faces five counts of aggravated murder, rape, felonious assault and kidnapping in connection with the deaths ... Sowell's DNA will be entered into a national database to see whether it can be linked to any unsolved crimes. (CNN)

    Convict In Italian Murder Accuses Amanda Knox  Nov 19, 2009
    He was arrested in Germany and linked to the crime by fingerprints and DNA.. The prosecutor said Guede's story is not credible and his conviction should stand. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Mel B names daughter after Murphy  Nov 19, 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)

    Twilight of Our Youth: It isnt just a tween phenomenon. Women in their 30s and beyond are addicted to Stephenie Meyers vampire saga, too, Sarah Hepola, Salon  Nov 19, 2009
    Many described it as romantic, tapping into a craving for love that is practically embedded in our DNA. "The idea that someone you think is amazing sees you in a way that you want, a way that's different than you see yourself? It's intoxicating. We all want to be seen and appreciated," says Charlotte. Others expressed a frustration approaching contempt. (Harper's Magazine)

    Azteks abysmal failure bodes well for GM  Nov 18, 2009
    In terms of innovation, the Aztek shares DNA with some surprising relatives, like Apples early, failed PDA, Newton , or its first stab at a portable, proto-laptop Mac. Apple didnt succeed with these products, but the company began to define new markets with them. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Is Asia Racist?  Nov 18, 2009
    Both North and South Koreans embrace pure bloodlines, untainted by non-Korean DNA. Biracial children are broadly considered unadoptable, and children and adults of mixed race endure ostracism and bullying. But in the past few years, a number of events and people have made South Koreans reconsider racism and persons of mixed race. (Slate)

    Nigeria: The Trial of Lord Lugard  Nov 18, 2009
    The people reject the practice that gives corruption and failure parking spaces in our national life; and the DNA which inhibits our nation's growth. The Sovereign People 's court of Nigeria hereby pronounce this Lord Lugard and the agents of neo colonialism guilty on all counts; and sentenced them to be banished entirely from our national sphere without option of fine or parole. (allAfrica.com)

    City Changes Policy in Wake of CBS Report  Nov 18, 2009
    Chief McManus said that the DNA profiles obtained from untested rape kits will be entered into the national FBI DNA database ... Prinz told CBS News that suspects involved in acquaintance rapes may have profiles in the DNA database that can be matched if those kits are tested, We have lots of situations where a domestic situation or an acquaintance situation is actually an indication of the male involved responsible for other rapes, she said ... The LAPD has cut its backlog of 6,000 kits by... (CBS News -- Evening News)

    Sars patients can provide therapy  Nov 18, 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)

    DNA hope in 1981 baby death case  Nov 18, 2009
    Detectives have made a DNA breakthrough in the unsolved case of a new-born baby found washed up dead on a beach in Weymouth 28 years ago ... Dorset Police crime review officer Phil James, who has been investigating the cold case since March, said: "The forensic examinations are complete and the results are very positive. "The almost complete DNA profile of a second person - who is most likely to be the mother - is sufficient for comparison ... " Mr James told BBC News: "Dorset Police have... (BBC News -- UK)

    First Clear Idea Of How Rare Bone Disease Progresses  Nov 18, 2009
    " The finding that the FOP mutation changes the BMP receptor such that it is effectively on most of the time gives Shore and colleagues a target to shoot for in potentially controlling the disease. Biology Run Amok FOP is basically a case of biology run amok. During the process of normal bone formation, a temporary cartilage structure is laid down, and then is eventually replaced by bone. In the case of FOP, that normal process of bone formation occurs inappropriately in soft tissue, sometimes... (Science Daily)

    Queen to set out deficit promise  Nov 18, 2009
    EXPECTED NEW MEASURES Fiscal Responsibility Bill - put into law promise to halve deficit Financial Services and Business Bill - clamp down on bonuses for bankers taking too many risks The Flood and Water Management Bill - give councils powers to prevent floods Social Care Bill - neediest elderly to get home care Policing, Crime and Private Security Bill - DNA of more sex offenders added to database Energy Bill - give Ofgem more powers to keep prices down Bribery Bill - make it offence to bribe... (BBC News -- UK)

    Heart Disease Found in Egyptian Mummies  Nov 18, 2009
    Using computed tomography (CT) scanning and ongoing DNA ... Forensic scientists analyzing bones found in the Gobi desert discovered that the DNA within them could be surprisingly easily extracted. (Science Daily)

    Queen's Speech 'shameless'  Nov 18, 2009
    " 'Hijacking'New legislation expected to be introduced includes a Financial Services and Business Bill, which would give the Financial Services Authority more power to ban the bonuses of bankers who take "reckless" and "excessive" risks. There is also likely to be a Policing, Crime and Private Security Bill, requiring sexual or serious offenders convicted before 2004 or convicted abroad to add their details to the DNA database. An Improving Schools and Safeguarding Children Bill is expected,... (BBC News -- UK)

    Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk  Nov 18, 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)

    Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty  Nov 18, 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)

    Connections Between Circadian And Metabolic Systems Described  Nov 18, 2009
    In a paper published earlier this year in the journal Current Biology, Duffield in collaboration with researchers from the Dartmouth Medical School and Norris Cotton Cancer Center described how they used DNA microarray techniques to identify an important gene called the "Inhibitor of DNA-binding 2" (ID2) as rhythmically expressed in various tissues including the suprachiasmatic nucleus ... "We again used DNA microarray analysis, which allowed us to examine each and every gene that is switched on... (Science Daily)

    ASU gets $3M in stimulus from National Institutes of Health  Nov 18, 2009
    ASU professors Stuart Lindsay and Paul Westerhoff will lead a pair of two-year projects focusing on rapid DNA sequencing and the potential health risks of nanotechnology ... 7 million to use carbon nanotubes to help read larger chunks of DNA sequence information at a time ... The current technology allows 1,000 chemical letters in the human DNA chain to be read at a time. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)

    Not hair-raising, but ‘Asto Boy' is quality entertainment  Nov 18, 2009
    Devastated, Dr. Tenma creates a new robot, Toby, complete with all of Toby's DNA markings and his memories. As far as the boy is concerned, he is Toby that is, until he discovers his hidden powers: super strength, fire-powered shoes (feet) that allow him to fly and more. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Social media like Twitter change customer service  Nov 18, 2009
    "If a company's DNA is not truly dedicated to listening and responding to customers in a genuine and timely manner, no technology will provide a solution.". Michael Brito, who left as director of social media this month to take a similar job at Edelman Digital, acknowledges it is "impossible to respond to everyone on the social Web unless you have an army of thousands of people on your staff.". (USA Today -- Tech)

    Wildlife officers in the crosshairs  Nov 18, 2009
    An alert game warden collected a DNA sample from the headless carcass. Later, when Schoenick entered the antlers into a local big buck contest, wardens used DNA evidence to positively match the antlers to the carcass. (ESPN -- Outdoors)

    Watson: Im not the killer  Nov 18, 2009
    He said his DNA was at the scene because he would go there often, and he had no reason to kill Smith or Lewis ... After he was convicted for prescription drug fraud, Watson s DNA was put into a criminal tracking system, and eventually matched to DNA collected at murder scene. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)

    Cops Search for Pedophile Letter-Writer Targeting Girls  Nov 18, 2009
    The letter writer has never made any known physical contact with victims and detectives say efforts to identify the suspect through collected DNA have proven futile. Police in California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina and Texas have also been notified of reported victims. (Fox News)

    Biologists rally to sequence 'neglected' microbes  Nov 18, 2009
    The GenBank sequence database, the central repository of all publicly available DNA sequences, counted its thousandth complete microbial genome this month ... They will also help match DNA sequences to their proper species from large-scale, high-throughput metagenomic studies from environmental samples, and ultimately contribute in the fields of synthetic biology and. (Scientific American)

    Lyson on trial  Nov 18, 2009
    Gallivan made a motion to exclude the photographs before the trial began Tuesday, arguing they would be too prejudicial for the jury because one of the weapons bears the letters KKK. Both knives were tested for DNA and not linked to the alleged stabbing. Judge Denn Whalen said he would rule on Gallivan s motion later in the trial. (Odessa American, TX)

    Teen testifies about sex with radio station owner  Nov 18, 2009
    "There's no physical or forensic or DNA evidence at all," Delgado said. The case was originally supposed to go to trial last month but was postponed when new accusations about Wilhite's behavior with teenagers surfaced. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    Nancy Grace: 1992 cold case  Nov 18, 2009
    Ultimately, Aguirre says, the lack of DNA evidence from a potential perpetrator in Leigh's home is what handicaps the investigation. At the time she disappeared, Leigh had a slender build, bluish-green eyes and blond hair. (CNN)

    Kin's DNA cracks crime, raises concerns  Nov 18, 2009
    Using relative's DNA cracks crime, but privacy questions raised - CNN.com ... Using relative's DNA cracks crime, but privacy questions raised ... Luis Jaimes-Tinajero was arrested for criminal trespass after police tracked him down using his brother's DNA. STORY HIGHLIGHTS. (CNN)

    Slaying suspect arrested twice in '08  Nov 18, 2009
    Just 10 minutes before finding Williams' body, Berkeley police Officer Darren Kacalek was on routine patrol in the park when he came upon Martin, who was wearing rubber gloves and protective booties over his shoes, possibly to avoid leaving his DNA, sources close to the investigation said. Kacalek checked his identification, warned him the park was closed and sent him on his way, police said. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Rare crocs found hiding in plain sight in Cambodia  Nov 18, 2009
    Retrieving DNA from 69 crocodiles housed at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, researchers said Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, that they found nearly 50 percent were Siamese crocodiles which until recently were believed to have gone extinct in the wild ... Retrieving DNA from 69 crocodiles housed at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, researchers said Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, that they found nearly 50 percent were Siamese crocodiles which until recently were believed to have gone extinct in the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Senate Bill Would Mandate DirecTV Local Carriage  Nov 18, 2009
    Would make it different from House version. By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting , 11/17/2009 6:20:46 PM. (Multichannel News)

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