Judge: Polygamist Sect Trial Nearing End Nov 6, 2009
Forensic experts testified that DNA tests found a nearly 100 percent probability that Jessop was the father of a girl born to the alleged victim in 2005. Under Texas law, generally, no one under 17 can consent to sex with an adult. (Time.com)
Scientists Launch Effort To Sequence The DNA Of 10,000 Vertebrates Nov 6, 2009
5, 2009) Scientists have an ambitious new strategy for untangling the evolutionary history of humans and their biological relatives: Create a genetic menagerie made of the DNA of more than 10,000 vertebrate species. The plan, proposed by an international consortium of scientists, is to obtain, preserve, and sequence the DNA of approximately one species for each genus of living mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish ... The primary impetus behind the proposal is the rapidly expanding... (Science Daily)
Domestic Horse Genome Sequenced Nov 6, 2009
Like other mammals, the two species share much of the same DNA. Moreover, horses suffer from more than 90 hereditary diseases that show similarities to those in humans ... To generate a high-quality genome sequence, the researchers analyzed DNA from an adult female Thoroughbred named Twilight ... The horse's DNA was decoded using conventional capillary DNA sequencing technology (known as Sanger sequencing) to reveal a genome that is roughly 2. (Science Daily)
NH woman's car hit by a escaped boar on interstate Nov 5, 2009
Political activism is not exactly in the DNA of rural residents, who like to live where there are fewer rules and more elbow room ... Man in Fresno kidnapping shoots self, dies. (Fresno Bee)
LIST: Top 10 modern scientific achievements Nov 5, 2009
Search brisbanetimes. November 5, 2009 - 7:51AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Mel B names daughter after Murphy Nov 5, 2009
But Murphy has publicly questioned the idea and demanded a DNA test to determine whether he is the father ... US officers 'failed kidnap girl. (Yahoo News -- Celebrity Couples)
Judge says Texas polygamist sect trial nearing end Nov 5, 2009
Forensic experts testified that DNA tests found a 99. 999998 percent probability that Jessop was the father of a girl born to the alleged victim in 2005. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
DNA Leads to Arrest in 1990 Texas Assault Nov 5, 2009
DNA evidence tested last year led authorities to arrest 40-year-old Dennis Earl Bradford in connection with the 1990 assault in Dickinson, said Dickinson Police Chief Ron Morales ... At the time of the assault, Bradford, originally from Dickinson, lived about two miles from the apartment where the victim was kidnapped, according to the arrest affidavit in the case ... Houston FBI Special Agent in Charge Richard Powers said because of new DNA technology not available when the crime occurred,... (Time.com)
Gene-makers put forward security standards Nov 5, 2009
Several gene-synthesis companies yesterday finalized a code of conduct that outlines how to screen orders for synthetic DNA that could be used for terrorist activities ... Earlier this year, for example, two companies, DNA2 ... In Cambridge, Massachusetts, yesterday, representatives from a handful of US and European companies including Geneart but not DNA2. (Scientific American)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Nov 5, 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)
Dementia: Rare Brain Disorder Is Highly Hereditary Nov 5, 2009
The people in the study also had their DNA tested for five gene mutations thought to cause frontotemporal dementia. Mutations were found in two of the five genes. (Science Daily)
Flemish Researchers Develop Revolutionary Technology For Use In Plant Breeding Nov 5, 2009
(May 4, 2009) Researchers have used a genome engineering tool they developed to make a model crop plant herbicide-resistant without significant changes to its DNA. The new tool could help provide sustainable food. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Guilt by association, with barely a whiff of evidence Nov 5, 2009
After Pikett's dogs identified him, Buchanek said the police "just kept telling me, 'the dogs don't lie -- we know you did it.' " After months of uncertainty, DNA evidence implicated another man who later confessed to the crime ... After Pikett's dogs identified him, Buchanek said the police "just kept telling me, 'the dogs don't lie -- we know you did it.' " After months of uncertainty, DNA evidence implicated another man who later confessed to the crime. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Anchorwoman's mom gives emotional trial testimony Nov 5, 2009
In opening statements, Prosecutor Larry Jegley said DNA evidence would tie Vance to Pressly's death. Vance's lawyer said police and prosecutors were under pressure to arrest a suspect last year and that they picked up the wrong man. (KSLA.com, LA)
BioBlitz in Yellowstone Nov 5, 2009
The park's first BioBlitz has documented the species with taxonomic and DNA experts still analyzing lab results, which "will surely increase our numbers," said organizer Kayhan Ostovar, an assistant professor of environmental science at Rocky Mountain College. Some of the finds included new species, such as the tiger beetle, previously undocumented in the park, Ostovar said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Calm Before The Spawn: Climate Change And Coral Spawning Nov 5, 2009
(June 27, 2009) New DNA analysis reveals that corals in one locality are more closely related than previously thought; results have significant implications for coral. (Oct. (Science Daily)
X-ray named top achievement by British museum Nov 5, 2009
The X-ray was named the most important modern scientific achievement Wednesday in a poll conducted for Britain's Science Museum, beating Apollo spacecraft and DNA.. LONDON (AFP) - The X-ray was named the most important modern scientific achievement Wednesday in a poll conducted for Britain's Science Museum, beating Apollo spacecraft and DNA. ... The discovery of penicillin antibiotics came second, followed by the DNA double helix. (Yahoo! Asia News)
All Locked Up Nov 5, 2009
The clothing and other evidence have been destroyed and couldn't be tested for DNA.. Sullivan's lawyer, Mack Plant, had a straightforward job: to investigate whether Sullivan was guilty of just the burglary or the rape as well. (Slate)
End Run around Epo Nov 5, 2009
Recombinant human erythropoietin is arguably the most successful therapeutic application of recombinant DNA technology to date. Since the initial reports which appeared 22 and 23 years ago1,2 documented a cure of the anemia of chronic kidney disease with recombinant human erythropoietin, well over a million patients have been treated with it effectively and with minimal drug-related toxicity. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Infotainment Nov 5, 2009
The X-ray was named the most important modern scientific achievement in a poll conducted for Britains Science Museum, beating Apollo spacecraft and DNA. Nearly 50,000 members of the public voted in the museum or online on 10 of the greatest achievements in science, technology and engineering selected. Spitbank, a historic sea fort off the south coast of England, was bought for more than 1 million - just 24 hours before it was due to go under the auction hammer. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Earth takes a deep breath and has a growth spurt Nov 5, 2009
Some cells developed nuclei, separate pockets to hold their DNA and perform other useful functions. These advanced cells, eukaryotes, allowed some organisms to grow as much as a million times larger than their ancestors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
The story of the abandoned 'rainbow baby' Nov 5, 2009
The nephew of one couple who lived in Flat 36 came to the UK and took a DNA test to see if it matched David's but it was negative, so he was ruled out as a relative ... US officers 'failed kidnap girl. (BBC News -- UK)
GenVecs TNFerade wins regulatory incentives Nov 5, 2009
TNFerade, which is in its final stage of clinical trials, is an adenovector, or DNA carrier, which contains an immune system protein. GenVec is hoping to harness the protein s anti-cancer effects in a treatment that would be injected directly into tumors. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
First of 11 victims ID'd in Cleveland case Nov 5, 2009
Tonia Carmichael was identified using DNA -- a process that authorities are performing on the other 10 victims found at Sowell's three-story home ... Sowell, a registered sex offender, is now facing five counts of aggravated , rape, felonious assault and kidnapping, police said. (CNN)
Evolution of man - Singapore joins first steps of gene study Nov 5, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. Aside from being able to compare animal and human genomes, scientists will also be able to understand the genetic changes and adaptions that that occur in vertebrates. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Great white shark study Nov 5, 2009
The DNA samples showed that local white sharks descended from a relatively small number of sharks in the South Pacific between Australia and New Zealand in the late Pleistocene era, some 200,000 years ago, but have not mixed with other populations since then. Great white sharks, known scientifically as Carcharodon carcharias, can reach lengths of 20 feet and weigh 3 tons. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Calif. Justices Seem OK With DNA-Based Warrant Nov 5, 2009
Justices Seem OK With DNA-Based Warrant ... Justices Seem OK With DNA-Based Warrant ... Justices Seem OK With DNA-Based Warrant. (Law.com)
New Insights Into Australia's Unique Platypus Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) New insights into the biology of the platypus and echidna have been published, providing a collection of unique research data about the world's only monotremes ... The published papers represent a wide range of monotreme research, from genome to field biology, population genetics and captive breeding, evolution to immunology, venom, sperm and milk in both the platypus and echidna ... New insights into the biology of the platypus and echidna have been published, providing a collection of... (Science Daily)
Sars patients can provide therapy Nov 5, 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 confirms link to Marlin assault Nov 5, 2009
Falls County Sheriff's Office officials said Monday that DNA has confirmed that the Oct. 10 sexual assault of an 80-year-old Marlin woman is linked to a string of similar assaults ... The Sheriff's office received notification from the Department of Public Safety Crime Lab that DNA evidence submitted from the Falls County investigation definitely matched the DNA evidence submitted in several other sexual assaults in the Central Texas area. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk Nov 5, 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)
Not hair-raising, but ‘Asto Boy' is quality entertainment Nov 5, 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)
Unlikely friendship may help families Nov 5, 2009
Mason's brother, Dale Wayne Eaton, was convicted in 2004 of the murder, rape and kidnapping of Lisa Marie Kimmell and sentenced to death in a Casper courtroom ... Eaton has never expressed any remorse for killing the teenager, whose car was discovered buried on his Moneta property in 2002 after a DNA match finally linked him to the murder. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Bible Plays Role In Execution Case Nov 5, 2009
Dow said the sentences were inequitable, that Oliver denied participating in the beating and that a reprieve was warranted to test the rifle for DNA samples to determine if someone other than Oliver handled it during the beating. Testimony showed that Oliver was responsible for numerous burglaries and thefts over a year-and-a-half period that culminated with Collins' slaying. (Click2Houston, TX)
Viewpoints: State puts stem cell research on fast track Nov 5, 2009
That spirit is part of our DNA. It's evident all across California in everything from business to the environment to public policy. That drive to innovate is what led voters to create the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and its charter to invest in stem cell research. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Lisa Erspamer Named Chief Creative Officer OWN: THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK Nov 5, 2009
"This is an injection of Oprah's DNA into OWN," said Ms. Norman. "Lisa's years of experience in crafting content for the 'Oprah' show will be invaluable to us as we build this new multi-platform media venture.". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Title puts Yankees in 27th heaven, win Series in six Nov 5, 2009
"The sons, Hal and Hank, are running things, but the DNA remains the same. There's a gold standard here.". SERIES MVP: DREAM DASHED: BREAKDOWN: LOPRESTI. (The Clarion-Ledger)
US sniper guilty of six killings Nov 5, 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)
In Ohio, relatives ask how victims went unnoticed Nov 5, 2009
In addition, he faces charges of rape, felonious assault and kidnapping for a Sept. 22 attack on a woman at his home ... Cuyahoga County Coroner Frank Miller said Monday it could take days or weeks to identify the bodies using dental records or a DNA samples ... Sowell also faces charges of rape, felonious assault and kidnapping after a Sept. 22 attack on a woman at his home. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
American energy security could come from trees Nov 5, 2009
As such, the federal government is currently spending millions of dollars to map the DNA sequence of the eucalyptus - bringing in expert partners on eucalyptus and biotechnology such as ArborGen to help fulfill this mission. "We want to help create a viable solution to the increasing energy demands at a time when our traditional supply is being depleted," says Wells. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
US sniper gets life for killings Nov 5, 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)
Tags Reveal White Sharks Have Neighborhoods In The North Pacific Nov 5, 2009
Studies of maternally inherited mitochondrial DNA sequences show that the populations are distinct, and suggest that the northeastern Pacific population may have been founded by a relatively small number of sharks in the late Pleistocene -- within the last 200,000 years or so ... 8, 2009) Biologists used DNA tagging to show that whale sharks -- the world's largest fish -- show little genetic variation across widely separated tropical oceans, underscoring the need for wider protection. (Science Daily)
X-ray voted top modern discovery Nov 5, 2009
X-rays were followed by the discoveries of penicillin and the DNA double helix structure ... It gathered one fifth of the votes( 9581 votes) followed by the discoveries of penicillin and the DNA double helix structure ... "People are just fascinated with seeing inside their bodies --- even today. It has fundamentally changed the way we see and understand our world -- but particularly our bodies. Top ten modern discoveries1. X-ray Machine 2. Penicillin 3. DNA Double Helix 4. Apollo 10 Capsule 5.... (CNN -- International)
Singapore scientists join international study of 10,000 vertebrates' genomes Nov 5, 2009
The Singapore laboratory that deciphered the DNA codes, or genomes, of the famed fugu (or pufferfish) and elephant shark, has joined The Genome 10K Project, an international effort to build an invaluable repository of DNA sequences on 10,000 species of animals for conducting comparative studies on a scale that currently can not be achieved ... They will create a collection of tissue and DNA samples and then sequence and analyze the animals' genomes to reveal the complete genetic heritage of the... (EurekAlert!)
Police: Teen missing since 1954 was slain Nov 5, 2009
Ainsworth asked Ashman to provide a DNA sample, and the family learned Oct. 23 that Ashman and Jane Doe were related. Ainsworth said it was gratifying to tell Howard's family what had happened to her, but he now has a new focus. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Does God Exist...Prove it! Nov 5, 2009
Mr. R wrote on Oct 28, 2009 12:16 PM:" Things that evolve come from something already created. For a human to have evolved from something means it had to already first be made or created. A humans complex make up right down to the dna didnt just happen by accedent. You say prove there is a God, I say prove to me, all the way back to what I came from, and where did that very first living thing come from that I evolved from? I dont think you can, I can.... God created man, and I am his decendant.... (New Iberia, LA)
Daily guide to television and radio Nov 5, 2009
DNA tests are given to determine paternity. Banfield & Ford: Courtside at 11 a.m. on TRU.. (Boston Globe)
Rape Suspect Identified By KIROTV.com Story Sentenced In Nevada Nov 5, 2009
Police said DNA evidence connects Bunch to all three crimes. Copyright 2009 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
GLOWING CORAL PHOTO: Fluorescence Found to Aid Healing Nov 5, 2009
Hydrogen peroxide, for instance, is a common free radical in corals, and it can damage every part of the cell, from DNA to proteins. Hurt corals have also been known to take on brightly colored glows, noted study leader and coral immunologist Caroline Palmer. (National Geographic)
A fresh start Nov 5, 2009
It s just not in their DNA.. Miss Horford. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Mutant Diseases May Cripple Missions to Mars, Beyond Nov 5, 2009
Out in space, however, such protections vanish, and cosmic radiation can cause mutations when it strikes the DNA inside cells. (Find out more about. (National Geographic)
Man says image of Jesus appears on truck window Nov 5, 2009
The children were later returned to their parents after an appellate court intervened, but documents and DNA seized during the raid resulted in criminal indictments on charges ranging from failure to report child abuse to sexual assault and bigamy. EDITORIAL: Protect even offensive free 'speech. (Fresno Bee)
Science's greatest modern achievement named Nov 5, 2009
LONDON - The X-ray was named the most important modern scientific achievement on Wednesday in a poll conducted for Britain's Science Museum, beating Apollo spacecraft and DNA. ... The discovery of penicillin antibiotics came second, followed by the DNA double helix ... Britain's Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw said: "Any competition that pits the Apollo 10 spacecraft against Stephenson's Rocket and the DNA double helix against the Model T Ford is bound to provide talking points aplenty. "The... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Two guilty in fatal drive-by shooting on the North Side Nov 5, 2009
DNA evidence indicated that the cousin could have touched the car's steering wheel, but all three other occupants of the car were ruled out as contributors of the DNA.. In addition to the murder convictions, the jury of 10 women and two men found Mr. Peterson guilty of attempted homicide and conspiracy in the non-fatal shooting; Mr. Pritchett was found not guilty of attempted homicide but guilty of conspiracy for attempted homicide. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
AndyStaplesInside College Football Mickey Andrews changed college defenses with his use of speed. Nov 5, 2009
So, after this season, the man who changed the way everyone plays defense by commanding his runners and hitters to kill flies with axes will return to the family that shares his DNA and leave the one that shares his passion for football. "I don't know if anybody could be more fortunate to have a job like I do with the coaches that I work with and these guys back here," Andrews said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Crime-scene photos shown in Alvarez trial Nov 4, 2009
Several days of testimony included presentation of the autopsy report, DNA analysis of blood belonging to Alvarez found at the crime scene, the positive identification of a hand print belonging to Alvarez on a white truck in the driveway where May was shot dead and a description of the gunshot wound to the defendant's leg. Dr. Peter Benson, a forensic pathologist with the the San Mateo County coroner's office told jurors that one shot was lethal to May -- a single shot to the face that into his... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Hearing of Anwars application on Nov 23 Nov 4, 2009
Solicitor-General II Datuk Mohd Yusof Zainal Abiden applied yesterday for the application to be heard, saying that the Court of Appeal would rule on Friday the prosecutors appeal on the supply of documents and DNA samples to Anwar ... The prosecution appealed against the High Court ruling to supply certain documents to Anwar while the PKR leader appealed for DNA samples taken from the complainant ... The Court of Appeal will rule on Friday if Anwar will get the documents and DNA samples he... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Not hair-raising, but ‘Asto Boy' is quality entertainment Nov 4, 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)
Mayor chooses deputy chief to head LA police Nov 4, 2009
"It is so important that we drive those changes that we've made, that we take them and we put them into the DNA of this organization so that never again will it depend solely on the leader to make the difference," he said. Beck acknowledged, however, that he faces challenging times, an apparent reference to the $400 million budget shortfall confronting the city. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Climate Change And Copenhagen Nov 4, 2009
Burgers Over DNA Best-performing online investors buy McDonald. s, dump Genetech. (Forbes -- Business)
US sniper gets life for killings Nov 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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)
Trial begins in TV anchor's slaying Nov 4, 2009
Vance was linked to killing through DNA, has given conflicting statements to police ... Vance was linked to the killing through DNA, and police told CNN last year they are "110 percent" sure he killed. (CNN)