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How new DNA and genealogy methods solved Sharron Prior's 1975 murder
CBC explains how police finally determined beyond all doubt who killed 16-year-old Montrealer Sharron Prior in 1975 despite no new evidence being brought to their attention.
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3 Sept. 11 victims' remains are newly identified, nearly 24 years later
The victims were identified through now-improved DNA testing of minute remains found more than 20 years ago. (Scripps News)
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Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease
Testing during the in vitro fertilization process can usually identify whether these mutations are present. (Scripps News)
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Kanye West, Taylor Swift and ancestry playlists | The Pop Panel
The CBC Pop Culture Panel reunites to talk celebrities in politics and how you can use your DNA to get a personalized playlist on Spotify.
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Greece fire: DNA testing is the only way to identify people
The grim search for missing people after Greece's deadliest wildfires continues on land and at sea. The only way bodies can be identified is through DNA testing and dental records because they're so badly burnt beyond recognition. It's...
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When Even Your DNA Info Can Be Hacked
DNA testing service MyHeritage reported a data breach that gave hackers access to email addresses and passwords of over 92 million users. While genetic information wasn't exposed, Rob Verger, Assistant Tech Editor at Popular Science,...
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Can You Trust Any Company With Your DNA?
A data breach on MyHeritage impacted more than 90 million users. David Nicholson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Living DNA breaks down what precautions companies take in order to protect your information.
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Comedian Larry David and Senator Bernie Sanders found to be cousins
Clip from PBS ancestry series captures both men as news revealed
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3-parent baby
A five-month-old boy is the first baby to be born using a controversial technique involving DNA from three individuals
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Police hunt for new suspect in Paris attacks
French police say man's DNA connected to last year's deadly terrorist attacks
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What DNA Tests Can Reveal About You
Many DNA tests on the market offer a glimpse into what makes your individual character, including who your ancestors are and some can even analyze your risk for developing certain diseases. Cheddar News spoke with Sam Beeler, chief...
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1st Babies Born in Britain Using DNA From 3 People
Britain's fertility regulator on Wednesday confirmed the births of the U.K.'s first babies created using an experimental technique combining DNA from three people, an effort to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases.
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Meatball Made From DNA of Woolly Mammoth
An Australian startup developed a meatball made from the DNA of the extinct woolly mammoth.
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DNA from skeletons ‘challenges perceptions and understanding of ancient England’
DNA from skeletons ‘challenges perceptions and understanding of ancient England’
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Scientists are manipulating the DNA of mosquitoes to fight the spread of malaria
Scientists say they have managed to genetically modify mosquitoes so they are unable to spread the disease which kills over half a million annually.
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'Bloodline Detectives' Host Nancy Grace on Tackling Cold Cases With Familial DNA
"Bloodline Detectives Hosted by Nancy Grace" is a new true crime series, available on multiple stream services including YouTube and Peacock, that dives into the behind-the-scenes of using genetics and genealogy to solve years-old murder...
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Iraq commemorates victims: Funeral for Yazidis killed by ISIL
The victims are the first to be identified using DNA analysis after their remains were exhumed from the mass graves.
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Swedish scientists recover world's oldest DNA from ancient mammoths
DNA was extracted from molars of mammoths that roamed Siberia up to 1.2 million years ago.
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How genetic genealogy helped identify Christine Jessop's killer
Forensic genetic genealogist Anthony Redgrave describes how science solved the case.
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Ancient DNA reveals genetic link between early Egypt and Mesopotamia
This discovery supports long-suspected ties between Egypt and Mesopotamia, once inferred only from trade goods and shared pottery styles. The Nile, researchers say, likely acted as an “ancient superhighway” for both people and ideas.
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Chromosome X: Could brain ageing be linked to your mother's genes?
New research suggests that brain ageing might be influenced by genetic factors passed down from your mother, raising intriguing questions about the role of maternal DNA in cognitive health.
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Biotechnology company Regeneron buying 23andMe for $256 million
Regeneron said Monday that it will comply with 23andMe's privacy policies and applicable law. (Scripps News)
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DNA Data From 23andMe to Be Auctioned
23andMe has proposed a May 14 auction for the sale of its assets, which include the genetic data of more than 15 million customers. The sale of genetic data raises concerns about privacy and safety, and customers are worried about what...
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Fighting Cancer Becomes Top Priority for Pfizer
Pfizer chairman and CEO Albert Bourla sees cancer as Pfizer's next big chance to save the world. The complexity of cancers makes treatments expensive to develop and challenging to customize, but the approach of making life more livable...