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 committee approves expansion of DNA collection Nov 6, 2009
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- A legislative committee will recommend to the New Hampshire House that it pass a bill that would expand the DNA testing of people convicted of felonies ... Current law requires DNA collection from those convicted of homicide, negligent homicide, first- or second-degree assault, other sexual assaults, kidnapping, arson, burglary and robbery. (Concord Monitor)
Serial killer sentenced to prison without parole Nov 6, 2009
Advancements in DNA then tied Kibbe to more murders, ultimately leading to todays sentencing. For more on this story, see for updates or read Fridays News-Sentinel. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Polygamists as Packrats Nov 6, 2009
Since the victim in this case has been uncooperative, the fruits of the raidincluding DNA evidence, Warren Jeffs dictations, and other recordshave formed the basis of the states case. Without this extraordinary amount of paper, prosecutors may never have known that Jessop married six of his nine wives at the YFZ Ranch. (Slate)
Ex-Ratonian linked to unsolved rapes Nov 6, 2009
Bruce's DNA was eventually matched to the DNA evidence collected at the rape scenes in Albuquerque years ago ... Bruce is also a suspect - based on a DNA match - in a rape in Austin, Texas ... Albuquerque authorities years ago were able to link the rapes using DNA tests, but did not find any matches to offenders in law enforcement databases and did not have any suspects to which to compare the DNA. Regardless, with the statute of limitations soon to run out on some of the cases, prosecutors... (Raton Range, AL)
Police: Cigar Was Smoking Gun In Murder Case Nov 6, 2009
DNA analysis of the saliva on the cigar led them to Glenn. Copyright 2009 by News4Jax. (News4Jax.com, FL)
X-rays voted top scientific invention Nov 6, 2009
The first three positions were filled by medical inventions or discoveries, the X-ray machine being followed by the discoveries of penicillin and the DNA double helix structure. X-rays provided the first possibility of looking inside someone's body without cutting them open - a massive medical advance, the BBC reported. (India Times, India)
Survival Of The Healthiest: Selective Eradication Of Malignant Cells Nov 6, 2009
Other PARP inhibitors were recently proved efficient only for treating relatively rare hereditary human cancers developed in individuals with an impaired DNA repair (BRCA gene mutation). However, in the current research, breast cancer cells lacking the BRCA mutation were efficiently eradicated. (Science Daily)
Electronic Privacy Information Center: Privacy Nov 6, 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)
Gene Therapy Technique Slows Brain Disease ALD Featured In Movie 'Lorenzo's Oil' Nov 6, 2009
Vectors are typically the backbones of viruses that have been genetically altered to carry normal human DNA. Scientists have recently turned to vectors based on the lentivirus genus of retroviruses, which includes HIV. Lentiviral vectors are a type of retrovirus that can infect both dividing and nondividing cells, and are thought to provide long-term and stable gene expression, unlike other retroviruses. "The HIV-derived lentivirus vector allows expression of the therapeutic gene in principle... (Science Daily)
Yahoo! will always move quickly: Carol Bartz Nov 6, 2009
will always move quickly, its part of our DNA, says CEO Carol Bartz. Bookmark / Share. (India Times)
New Zealand mayor: Pay 'appalling underclass' not to breed... Nov 6, 2009
Pay problem parents not to breed - mayor. By staff writers and AAP. (The Drudge Report)
Human Bacterial Diversity Is Personalized Nov 6, 2009
The team used the latest generation of massively parallel DNA sequencers and new computational tools developed at CU-Boulder ... Microbial DNA was then isolated directly from swabs used for sampling each body site, eliminating the standard culturing step ... Specific bacterial RNA genes present in the DNA were then amplified using a technique known as PCR and the genes were then sequenced with high-capacity DNA sequencers, said Knight. (Science Daily)
Polygamist sect member guilty of sexual assault Nov 6, 2009
He pointed to DNA evidence and church documents as he urged jurors to convict Jessop. "There is a sound foundation based not just in documents - based in DNA evidence for which the documents serve as corroboration ... that Raymond Merril Jessop behind those gates, behind that guard house, behind those walls, sexually assaulted" the teen, he said. (AZCentral -- News)
Male Sabertoothed Cats Were Pussycats Nov 6, 2009
"Unless you're lucky enough to get some DNA, or you're working with an animal where males have horns and females don't.". For species that keep growing into adulthood, simply separating the fossils into two groups by size may not do the trick, either. (Science Daily)
US sniper gets life for killings Nov 6, 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 6, 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)
Handyman gets life sentence in Tucson slaying Nov 6, 2009
Prosecutors say Villa's DNA was found in the car. They say artwork and tea services belonging to Satinsky also were found in a storage unit belonging to Villa. (AZCentral -- News)
* World News Quick Take Nov 6, 2009
The X-ray was named the most important modern scientific achievement on Wednesday in a poll conducted for the Science Museum, beating the 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 by the museum curators ... The discovery of penicillin antibiotics came second, followed by the DNA double helix. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Man accused of series of rapes Nov 6, 2009
Police seized the cup as evidence and DNA matched semen from an unsolved rape. Dorsey is from California and moved to Alaska with the Army in 1997. (Juneau Empire)
Polygamist convicted of abusing 16-year-old 'spiritual wife' Nov 6, 2009
He pointed to DNA evidence and church documents as he urged jurors to convict Jessop. "There is a sound foundation based not just in documents - based in DNA evidence for which the documents serve as corroboration ... that Raymond Merril Jessop behind those gates, behind that guard house, behind those walls, sexually assaulted" the teen, he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Studio Hopes Hispanics Find 'Nacho' Tasty Nov 6, 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)
Horse genome unlocked by science Nov 6, 2009
The authors also found horses share much of their DNA with humans, which could have implications for medicine ... To generate a high-quality genome sequence, the researchers analysed DNA from an adult female thoroughbred named Twilight ... The horse's DNA was sequenced using capillary DNA sequencing technology (known as Sanger sequencing) to reveal a genome that is roughly 2. (BBC News)
Clergy urge Cleveland families of missing to give DNA samples Nov 6, 2009
CLEVELAND -- Pastors urged the families of missing people Thursday to provide DNA samples that could help the coroner's office identify the remains of 10 people found in a home, and they claimed nearly two dozen others are still missing in the community ... Stanley Miller, executive director of the NAACP in Cleveland, said people concerned about turning over their DNA to authorities might be reassured by the coroner's offer to use the DNA only for the purpose of identifying victims ... "They... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Hearing postponed for man convicted in father's 1991 killing Nov 6, 2009
The hearing includes an update on DNA testing and Circuit Judge Elizabeth Robb will consider Whalen's motion for re-sentencing. The hearing was delayed because Whalen's attorney, Jeff Abbott, made a scheduling error. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Study: Nanoparticles can damage DNA Nov 6, 2009
LONDON - Nanoparticles can damage the DNA of cells from a distance, even without crossing the cellular barriers that protect certain parts of the body, British researchers said on Thursday ... Scientists from the University of Bristol tested the impact of high concentrations of metal nanoparticles on DNA in a laboratory experiment, which they stressed was not designed to accurately replicate conditions in the body. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Antarctic lakes loaded with mysterious viruses Nov 6, 2009
A virus is little more than a package of DNA surrounded by a capsule structure ... Alcami and his colleagues analyzed DNA from viruses found in water samples collected from , a surface lake on Livingston Island ... They found nearly 10,000 species, including some small DNA viruses that had never before been identified. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Not hair-raising, but ‘Asto Boy' is quality entertainment Nov 6, 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)
DNA ties suspect to rapes in Portland Nov 6, 2009
So when Portland police detectives secured a DNA sample from Juan Juarez-Paulin, 32, they hit the jackpot. Juarez-Paulin was brought in for questioning involving three summer attacks on women in NW Portland. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Man says image of Jesus appears on truck window Nov 6, 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)
Clemens: Friend Andy Pettitte 'misheard' steroid talk Nov 6, 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)
Suspect identified in 1997 LA double killings Nov 6, 2009
Los Angeles police say DNA evidence links a convicted murderer to the 1997 killings of a North Hollywood woman and her mentally disabled son ... Detectives say they linked him to the killing of Nancy and Shawn Boehm by retesting DNA evidence collected from under the woman's fingernails. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Autism Consortium symposium draws record number of researchers, advocates, parents for autism update Nov 6, 2009
David Miller, MD, PhD, Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School Division of Genetics and Assistant Director, DNA Diagnostics Laboratory, Children's Hospital Boston. Ellen Hanson, PhD, Instructor, Department of Psychology, Harvard Medical School and Developmental Medical Center, Children's Hospital Boston. (EurekAlert!)
LAPD reduces rape kit backlog by 64 percent Nov 6, 2009
An audit says Los Angeles police have significantly reduced a backlog of DNA evidence from thousands of rape and sexual assault cases ... The kits contain evidence such as body fluids or fingernail scrapings that could provide DNA evidence of a suspect. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Tiny tech sparks cell signal find Nov 6, 2009
Tiny metal particles have been shown to cause changes to DNA across a cellular barrier - without having to cross it. The nanometre and micrometre scale particles resulted in an increase of damage to DNA across the barrier via a never-before-seen cell signal process ... As yet, the researchers are not even certain of the mechanism by which the signalling molecules cause damage to DNA.. (BBC News -- Health)
Woman: I got away from serial killing suspect Nov 6, 2009
Authorities asking for DNA samplesPastors urged the families of missing people Thursday to provide DNA samples that could help the coroner's office identify the remains, claiming that nearly two dozen others are still missing in the community. The coroner's office, meanwhile, tried to calm concerns by promising DNA samples would not be shared with law enforcement. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Predictions of Reliability Better, Thanks to Genomics Nov 6, 2009
In genomic selection samples of DNA from cattle are examined and compared to samples from related cattle, such as their sires and dams ... For example, DNA testing can now provide genomic PTAs (predicted transmitting abilities) with reliability for more than 70 percent of young bulls and heifers for less than 250 per animal, Weigel observed. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Sars patients can provide therapy Nov 6, 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)
Polygamist convicted of sexual assault Nov 6, 2009
"There is a sound foundation based not just in documents based in DNA evidence for which the documents serve as corroboration ... that Raymond Merril Jessop behind those gates, behind that guard house, behind those walls, sexually assaulted" the then-teen, he said. Forensic experts who testified during the trial, which began with the largest jury pool in the small county's history on Oct. 26, said there was a nearly 100 percent probability Jessop was the father of the woman's daughter, who... (MSNBC -- Crime)
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)
Ask the pilot Nov 6, 2009
What ever made the show sick, it so unraveled its DNA that today, in reruns, the eras are plainly distinct: A veteran fan can usually differentiate "Simpsons" old from "Simpsons" new within the first 10 seconds or so. Sadly, the longer "The Simpsons" plays on, the weaker and more diluted it becomes in our cultural memory. (Salon)
'Twilight' fans swarm Volterra, Italy Nov 6, 2009
"It's part of our DNA.". Follow Chris Gray Faust at. (USA Today -- Life)
How Apple went from being a computer co to a music powerhouse Nov 6, 2009
The wildly successful portable music device and its associated music store did not magically appear out of Apples DNA, however. Apples music portfolio can be traced to a few key analogs and antilogs. (India Times)
Man sentenced to life for assault of NV girl Nov 6, 2009
The victim told Flanagan she was grateful that Bunch didn t kidnap, hurt or kill me ... Nice Police Work wrote on Nov 5, 2009 8:21 PM:" Nice police work on the part of someone in the Lacy Police Department. This case was solved because an officer acting on a tip from a citizen who was familiar with the Nevada case suggested that the picture of Richard Bunch looked similar to a police sketch the Lacy Police had posted. Ellensburg simply got the DNA match. Still it was great police work from all... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Arlington officials can't get their stories straight Nov 6, 2009
Because of DNA testing, there are no longer supposed to be any unknown soldiers ... The cemetery's solution was to place a stone marked "Unknown" on the grave -- effectively creating a new unknown soldier, in an era when DNA testing has made such a designation obsolete -- rather than dig up the grave to identify the occupant ... And that unknown soldier was supposed to be the last unknown interred in any U.S. military cemetery, given advances in DNA technology and a multimillion dollar effort to... (Salon)
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)
A fresh start Nov 5, 2009
It s just not in their DNA.. Miss Horford. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
