Police: SD man linked to series of assaults Jul 3, 2009
Police say DNA evidence connected Parker, a married father of two, with at least three of six similar attacks taking place over the past 13 months. Police say most of the victims were Asian women, and in all of the attacks, the assailant demanded money before sexually assaulting the women. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Spitz: Sidelined canner hopes for comeback Jul 3, 2009
" So, what happened? How'd the iron man, the eldest of seven, with the DNA of his 90-year-old father and 86-year-old mom, end up at MetroWest Medical Center last August, and now at the Framingham nursing facility? "I was over (at) the park in downtown Holliston and I collapsed. Just blacked out. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Military shouldn't endorse homosexuality Jul 3, 2009
non-believer wrote on Jul 2, 2009 11:04 PM:" Angelicus, show me the undeniable proof that there is a god! Not any of the writings of mortal men (the bible and other fables), but hard evidence that I can hold in my hand and have tested for authenticity. You might suggest the "shroud of Turin" and I would be for testing it for DNA, but wait a minute, where would we get some of your gods DNA to compare it to? There is nothing to prove that god actually exists! ". Dana to Angelicus II wrote on Jul... (Sioux City Journal)
Shiney's bail plea deferred till July 7 Jul 3, 2009
Despite the actor's wife denying the incident, police officials said DNA and medical reports of the victim and Ahuja had corroborated the allegations made by the maid in FIR.. Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan had sa 00004000 id the case would be committed to a fast track court soon to ensure speedy justice. (India Times, India)
Jackos ex-wife wants kids custody Jul 3, 2009
Rowe is willing to undergo a DNA test to prove she is the biological mother of Jacksons eldest children Prince Michael, 12 and Paris, 11. She told NBC that she would seek a restraining order to keep the singers father, Joe Jackson, away from the youngsters. (India Times, India)
Homosexuality is in my DNA: Suneet Varma Jul 3, 2009
"This is a landmark victory. We're a secular nation, and every being should have the right to choose their religion. And also make their sexual choices. This gives us the freedom of making personal choices. I feel the government has given me my dignity and right to choose the way I wish to live. Now, I can live according to my rules. This is a big deal for future generations, they won't live in fear or self-loathing. They can walk with their head held high. It's it fantastic, times are changing.... (India Times, India)
A shrinking biotech sector Jul 3, 2009
It used to be DNA Alley ... But then DNA Alley hit a massive revenue roadblock ... But we just didn t have the regional DNA to do that. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
CSUN coach's son sentenced in Best Buy thefts Jul 3, 2009
DNA found at the scene also linked Pruitt to the attack. In 2005, a jury found Pruitt guilty of first. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Daily TV and radio guide Jul 3, 2009
DNA tests are given to determine paternity. Place of Our Own at 1 p.m. on Ch. (Boston Globe)
Pianist not restricted by boundaries Jul 3, 2009
And it was only five years ago that Bronfman learned Tchaikovsky s First Piano Concerto, a piece that seems to be coded into the DNA of Russian pianists. I did everything the other way around, he jokes by phone from his home in New York. (Boston Globe)
Daily Sex Makes for Healthier Sperm Jul 3, 2009
He studied 118 men with above-average sperm DNA damage and found the quality of their sperm increased significantly after they were told to ejaculate daily for seven days. On average, their DNA fragmentation index -- a measure of sperm damage -- fell to 26 percent from 34 percent, Greening told the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Amsterdam on Tuesday. (MEDLINEplus)
S.D. court OKs new trial in decade-old killing Jul 3, 2009
Investigators talked to Strahl in April 2000 after fingerprints linked him to the crime scene, but the case went cold until advances in DNA technology led to his arrest in June 2006 ... Strahl's fingerprints were on a can of beer and a bag of potato chips found in O'Hare's house, and his DNA was on cigarette butts found at the house, according to court documents ... Strahl's DNA also was on a cigarette butt in O'Hare's station wagon, which was found a few blocks from where Strahl was living at... (Sioux City Journal)
• 'Biker Santa' given suspended sentence Jul 3, 2009
Breeding will be required to provide DNA samples and register as a sex offender as well as pay all court costs and fines before his probation is completed. "I don't know how I'll get the money, but I'll do my best," Breeding said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Jul 3, 2009
It's not fair to the women who didn't win the DNA lottery, but 90 percent of us would be hypocrites if we said looks don't count. -- Neil Grammer, Toronto. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Spiritual adviser: 'Darkness' gripped Sanford Jul 3, 2009
" It's a question occasionally asked of Culbertson. "And I think it's something that men need to ask men who truly want to stay in line," he said. Sanford told Culbertson he had never strayed before, and he "absolutely" believes him. Culbertson knows that Sanford, like any man, has weaknesses. In Culbertson's view, Sanford's chief frailty was his inability to deviate from his own agenda in the political arena. But cheating? "Some guys are wired such that violating God's design in this area, of... (USA Today -- News)
Killer gets 2 life sentences Jul 3, 2009
DNA helped convict Griffin, who maintains innocence ... Griffin was convicted in April of murdering Luka largely on the basis of DNA evidence collected from the victim in 1999 that was matched in 2007 to a DNA sample obtained from him by his parole officer ... Griffin told the courtroom that he had been railroaded by prosecutors who had little evidence against him other than the DNA match. (Honolulu Advertiser)
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The evidence also could include DNA analysis conducted on the zip ties found around Judy s neck. If nothing else, the ligature marks left by the ties have been a point of interest for investigators, authorities said. (New Iberia, LA)
Sars patients can provide therapy Jul 3, 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)
Scientists to breed 'super-tuna'... Jul 3, 2009
" Typical stupidity. What does conservatism have to do with this? You don't believe in Global Warming, but you do believe in over fished oceans. That is hysterical. This is all about money. Since when do Japan fishermen care about the environment? End of debate. And why would they create this fish to improve the taste people already like? It'll be new and improved taste!! Buy now before the offer expires! I wonder how much more that fish will be when they ban fishing the real thing... What will... (The Drudge Report)
Roses ‘n’ Raspberries (June 26) Jul 3, 2009
ROSES to C. Scott Baker, associate director of the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University, for making news around the world with his research indicating that DNA analysis of whale-meat products sold in Japanese markets suggests that the number of whales actually killed through by-catch whaling may be equal to that killed through Japan s scientific whaling program about 150 annually from each source. We put scientific in quotes because it s a huge pretense that Japan is doing anything... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Perfect pitch study offers window into influences of nature and nurture Jul 3, 2009
She provided the study subjects with a mail-back kit to obtain DNA from saliva, or a mobile phlebotomy service was dispatched to collect blood. She then looked for bits of DNA shared by family members with perfect pitch, and found evidence that the genetic variations contributing to the acquisition of perfect pitch might be different in different populations ... Further studies will be needed to validate the findings and to further home in on the specific gene or gene-controlling DNA... (EurekAlert!)
Ben-Gurion U. researchers reveal connection between cancer and human evolution Jul 3, 2009
Combinations of mutations tended to occur in tumors in precisely the same DNA building blocks that changed during evolution. The team also found that the mitochondrial genome of humans who migrated out of Africa to Europe 100,000 years ago carried seven mutations found in almost all of today's Europeans. (EurekAlert!)
Jacksons ex Rowe says, I want my children Jul 3, 2009
Pop stars wife of three years willing to submit to DNA testing ... Rowe said she was willing to submit to any testing, including DNA, to prove that she is the children's true biological mother. (MSNBC -- Music)
Franken to attend Harkin's steak fry Jul 3, 2009
think wrote on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM:" Harkin is a shame on this whole State. I remember how he stood on the steps in DC and defended Bill Clinton. Seems like it was just days later Clinton copped the truth. Seems a dress had some DNA or Harkin would have made him look good. Right Joe. ". (return of) joe wrote on Jul 1, 2009 2:29 PM:" I couldn't agree more about Clinton, think. I jumped ship from him even before his first term ended.As for Harkin, look like republicans (think) is wrong AGAIN! He... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
New Connection Between Cancer Cells, Stem Cells Jul 3, 2009
It stitches short pieces of DNA on these chromosome ends in stem cells and some immune cells, conferring a capacity for unlimited cell division denied to most of the body's other cells. Its importance is highlighted by the fact that it is inappropriately activated in more than 90 percent of cancer cells, suggesting that drugs or treatments that block telomerase activity may be effective anticancer therapies. (Science Daily)
Many Genetic Contributions To Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Discovered Jul 3, 2009
The researchers also found that many of these DNA variations also are involved in bipolar disorder but not in several non-psychiatric diseases ... Equally crucial to the success of the project was the willingness of consortium groups to share thousands of patient DNA samples collected over many years ... The most critical and surprising finding was that the same large group of genetic variants was more common in all groups of schizophrenia patients, even though the DNA samples were collected by... (Science Daily)
Schizophrenia Linked For First Time To Specific Chromosome Region Jul 3, 2009
Researchers at Stanford and 14 other institutions carried out a study of common DNA variations throughout the genome, and then combined forces with two independent studies to complete a pooled analysis of 27,000 individuals ... Finding genes involved in a multigenic trait can, at least in theory, be accomplished by means of so-called genome-wide association studies, in which DNA variations are measured in two large groups of people, one with a common pathology and the other without it ... But... (Science Daily)
Re-Write The Textbooks: Key Genetic Phenomenon Shown To Be Different Than Believed Jul 3, 2009
Rather, it acts at the level of RNA - a copy of the DNA genetic sequence - which serves to recruit protein complexes through a process known as epigenetics. These proteins then form a molecular scaffold along the inactive-X chromosome that can stably silence the genes contained within it. (Science Daily)
Will IVF Work For A Particular Patient? The Answer May Be Found In Her Blood Jul 3, 2009
Previous studies in the field of gene-expression have focused on single genes as opposed to genome-wide screening of all the human genes with high density DNA microarrays, as used by Dr. Allen and her team. The advent of tools like microarrays that can simultaneously probe for up to 29,000 genes has radically changed scientific approaches to this type of research. (Science Daily)
Teen now cited for another armed robbery Jul 3, 2009
In that case, investigators linked DNA found on a cloth used to cover one of the robber s faces to Dixon, according to court records. He is still awaiting trial on that charge. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Jul 3, 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)
Essandoh's brother allowed to donate kidney Jul 3, 2009
Still, further documentation was required, including DNA testing to confirm Thomas' identity, while Ibrahim remained bed-ridden at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver. Clement Apaak issued the following statement when the DNA results were completed ... We now have the DNA results requested by the Canadian Consulate in Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
India media hails gay sex ruling Jul 3, 2009
DNA said that the ruling was the "first step" in a "long battle ahead". ".. there will be reactions against this judgment. Religious groups have protested. But while their right to a point of view is acceptable, to bring religion into this debate is wholly unnecessary - this has to be a social and legal debate.". (BBC News)
Inquiry reopened in discovery of poet's remains Jul 3, 2009
It is making preparations for another round of DNA tests that initially confirmed the remains were those of the self-styled vagabond, who vanished in 1934 ... Van Gerven said Thursday that DNA comparisons of Ruess' bones with four nephews and nieces - his closest living relatives - left no doubt about the remains ... Jones suggested the DNA was too degraded for analysis, but Van Gerven said that degraded DNA is incapable of indicating any kind of match. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
After 30 years, Police Chief Michael Magnant will retire Jul 3, 2009
"Police work is in my blood. It's a part of my DNA," he said. "I felt like it was time.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
US sniper guilty of six killings Jul 3, 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 Jul 3, 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)
A 21-year quest for closure Jul 3, 2009
A few years ago, a DNA sample taken from James Baker was entered into the Combined DNA Index System or CODIS, a national database of DNA samples of convicted offenders, unsolved crimes and missing persons, in the hope that a match may be found. So far, there hasnt been a hit. (Florida Today)
Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty Jul 3, 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)
Dads-to-be: Daily sex urged Jul 3, 2009
Dr Greening studied 118 men with above-average sperm DNA damage and found their sperm quality increased significantly after they were told to ejaculate daily for seven days, compared to three days abstinence. On average, their DNA fragmentation index - a measure of sperm damage - fell from 34 per cent (poor quality) to 26 per cent (fair) ... Ninety-six men recorded about 12 per cent decrease in sperm DNA damage, putting them in the good range. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Laporta confirms interest in Aresnel's Fabregas Jul 3, 2009
Speaking to radio station Cadena Cope, Laporta said, "Cesc Fabregas has the Barcelona DNA in his body and we know that he wants to play for this club.". "At the moment he is the leader at Arsenal and a very important player for them. But Cesc is wanted by me, by the coach Pep Guardiola and by the sport director Txiki Begiristain. "We are concentrating all of our efforts on it, but at the same time we have a lot of respect for Arsenal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Full Story » Jul 3, 2009
Comes to your home or office to collect DNA sample. Fast Easy Weight Loss Breakthrough. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Mel B names daughter after Murphy Jul 2, 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)
Jury recommends death for man who killed OC couple Jul 2, 2009
A jury on Thursday was set to consider the case of Jesse James Hollywood, who is accused of kidnapping a 15-year-old boy over a drug debt then ordering his death and going on the run for years, a string of events that inspired the 2007 movie "Alpha Dog." ... Hollywood could face the death penalty if convicted of kidnapping Nicholas Markowitz because the boy's half brother owed him money for marijuana ... -- A jury has recommended the death penalty for a man who fatally slashed an elderly Orange... (Fresno Bee -- State)
New laws taking effect today Jul 2, 2009
Require anyone arrested on a felony to provide a DNA sample for the state's database. Previously, DNA samples were collected only upon conviction. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Florida)
Death Row Inmate Claims Former Central Texas Cop Was The Real Killer Jul 2, 2009
He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in September 2008 after he was convicted of kidnapping and improper sexual activity with a person in custody in a case involving the rape of a drunken woman after Fennell responded to a domestic disturbance call ... Posted by: Will Location: Central Texas on Jul 1, 2009 at 07:51 PM 10 year for kidnapping and rape, that just does not add up ... Posted by: Ratso Location: Waco on Jul 1, 2009 at 05:17 PM Hopefully there was DNA to check. (KWTX.com, TX)
DNA on rock leads to arrest for burglary at Charter office Jul 2, 2009
A man accused of using a rock to shatter a window of the Charter Communi-cations office building faces a burglary charge after his DNA was recovered from the stone, according to La Crosse police reports ... Lewandowski was arrested Tuesday when the state s crime lab linked his DNA to that found on the rock, reports stated ... Just about at every crime scene now we re swabbing (for DNA), said La Crosse police Capt. Mitch Brohmer. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Rx for medical research - networks Jul 2, 2009
One key challenge in developing useful biological networks is the need for better data that reveal associations between DNA mutations and clinical consequence. Properly constructed and securitized electronic medical records would contribute enormously to this effort. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Robbery suspect apprehended Jul 2, 2009
Investigators said DNA on a bandana allegedly used to hide the identity of one of the robbers who took money from Broadway Liquor in July 2008 matched the profile of Durius Antwan Davis. Waterloo officers arrested Davis, 17, of 1425 Franklin St., for first-degree robbery Monday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Franken to attend Harkin's steak fry Jul 2, 2009
think wrote on Jul 1, 2009 2:00 PM:" Harkin is a shame on this whole State. I remember how he stood on the steps in DC and defended Bill Clinton. Seems like it was just days later Clinton copped the truth. Seems a dress had some DNA or Harkin would have made him look good. Right Joe. ". (return of) joe wrote on Jul 1, 2009 2:29 PM:" I couldn't agree more about Clinton, think. I jumped ship from him even before his first term ended.As for Harkin, look like republicans (think) is wrong AGAIN! He... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Community calendar Jul 2, 2009
Children will be fingerprinted, height measured and noted with name and age, a DNA mouth swab will be taken, a still photo and a 45-second video. All of those items are given to the parents to take home. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Barron County Courthouse News Jul 2, 2009
He must register as a sex offender and submit a DNA sample ... She must submit a DNA sample. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Daily sex makes for healthier sperm Jul 2, 2009
He studied 118 men with above-average sperm DNA damage and found the quality of their sperm increased significantly after they were told to ejaculate daily for seven days. On average, their DNA fragmentation index -- a measure of sperm damage -- fell to 26 percent from 34 percent, Greening told the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Amsterdam Tuesday. (Yahoo News)
Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk Jul 2, 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)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Jul 2, 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)
Murderer Makes Outburst At Sentencing Jul 2, 2009
The prosecution said DNA evidence linked Griffin, 50, to the cold case ... Griffin was convicted of her murder on the basis of DNA evidence. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
US sniper gets life for killings Jul 2, 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 Jul 2, 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)
Gene clues to schizophrenia risk Jul 2, 2009
The findings came from work by three separate teams, who analysed DNA from thousands of people. The studies - the biggest ever into the genetics of schizophrenia - appear in the journal Nature. (BBC News)
Another 21 bodies from Air France plane identified Jul 2, 2009
According to the Federal Police, out of the 21 bodies, five were identified through dental records, eight through DNA tests, two through fingerprints and dental records, and six through dental records and DNA tests. The search for the bodies of the plane's occupants has already ended. (Xinhuanet, China)
Cisco, DemandTec, Illumina, Sepracor, WMS, Wind River: U.S. Equity Preview Jul 2, 2009
(ILMN US): The maker of equipment to analyze DNA said it had second-quarter revenue of about $161 million, missing its previous forecast of at least $168 million. (QSFT US): The Aliso Viejo, California- based maker of database-management programs will replace Wind River Systems Inc. (WIND US) in the Standard & Poors MidCap 400 Index, S&P said in a statement. (Bloomberg -- US)
Fighting TB Might Be A Matter Of 'Flipping A Switch' In Immune Response Jul 2, 2009
4, 2008) A new study shows that the DNA of so-called "good bacteria" that normally live in the intestines may help defend the body against. (May 16, 2009) New research has identified a role for LXR proteins in the mouse immune response to airway infection with the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. (Science Daily)
How Cells Reconcile Mixed Messages In Decisions About Growth Jul 2, 2009
Keeping in mind that cancer is often the result of an accumulation of genetic damage, they say, it seems likely that each "hit" to a cell's DNA might subtly lower the threshold at which EGF is capable of overriding contact inhibition to promote unbridled cell division and tumor growth. "This tunability of the threshold amount of EGF," the researchers write, "would seem to be a fragility in cell cycle regulation that is exploited during cancer development.". (Science Daily)
New Test Can Detect Both Genetic And Chromosomal Abnormalities In Embryos Jul 2, 2009
Unlike other methods, this is achieved entirely by analysing the DNA sequence at over 300,000 locations genome-wide in parents and appropriate family members, often children already affected by a disease, and comparing their sequence with that inherited by the embryo ... With karyomapping it is not necessary to know the exact DNA mutation that is being sought; the scientists just need to take the relevant chunk of DNA from the parent that carries the mutation somewhere along its length, and if... (Science Daily)
Daily Sex Helps Reduce Sperm DNA Damage And Improve Fertility Jul 2, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 1, 2009) Daily sex (or ejaculating daily) for seven days improves men s sperm quality by reducing the amount of DNA damage, according to an Australian study presented June 30 to the 25th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Amsterdam ... I thought that frequent ejaculation might be a physiological mechanism to improve sperm DNA damage, while maintaining semen levels within the normal, fertile range ... To investigate this hypothesis,... (Science Daily)
