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12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this a...
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Ancient Egyptians Consumed Psychedelic Cocktails Mixed With Bodily Fluids, Alcohol
The research combined chemical and DNA analyses uncovered the first physical evidence of plants with psychotropic and medicinal properties in an Egyptian mug.
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45 Years Later, California Murder Mystery Solved Through DNA Evidence
17-year-old Esther Gonzalez's body was found in a snowpack near a highway in Riverside County, California, on February 10, 1979.
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Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
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Ancient DNA Reveals a Distinct Neanderthal Lineage That Evolved Separately for Over 50,000 Years
A recent discovery of Neanderthal DNA from a fossil named Thorin has revealed a previously unknown evolutionary path. Thorin’s lineage reportedly remained isolated from other Neanderthal populations for nearly 50,000 years. The DNA evidence suggests that this group evolved separately in Europe without intermingling with other Neanderthals or earl...
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How A 44-Year-Old Cold Case Murder In US Was Solved With A Cigarette Butt
A 30-year-old Boeing instructor and part-time pizza worker was found raped and strangled in her Kent, Washington condo in February 1980.
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Why DNA Report Could Be Most Important Evidence In Kolkata Rape-Murder Case
With anger rising over the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital, the report of the DNA samples collected from the victim's body and the accused will likely become the important piece of evidence in the case.
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US Cops Solve 44-Year-Old Rape-Murder Of Student Using DNA Evidence
At the time of her death, Wolfe was four days shy of turning 26 and had recently started classes at the University of Texas Austin School of Nursing.
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Airborne DNA Can Be Extracted To Be Used For Forensic Analysis, Study Finds
Airborne human DNA could be used in forensic analysis of crime sites that have been wiped clean of fingerprints and trace evidence, a new research has found.
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US Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Rape Released After 47 Years
A US man who served seven and a half years in prison for a rape he did not commit has been cleared nearly five decades later thanks to new DNA evidence, authorities said Tuesday.
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Shraddha Walkar Murder: Big Breakthrough, DNA Match For Bones In Forest
Shraddha Murder Case: Report of test carried out using DNA samples from her father gives cops some solid evidence, over a month after boyfriend Aaftab Poonawala's arrest
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Genetic Evidence of Typhoid and Plague Causing Pathogens Found in DNA of Ancient Civilisations
Scientists had attributed the fall of several ancient civilizations including the Akkadian Empire, the Old Kingdom of Egypt, to factors like climate change and shifting allegiances. However, a new study proposes that this could be due to some extinct pathogens.
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DNA Test In Rape Case Corroborative, Not Conclusive Evidence: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a DNA test cannot be said to be the "conclusive evidence" in a rape case, and can only be used for the purpose of corroboration.
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Napoleon Bonaparte's Hat With DNA Evidence Previews In Hong Kong
A newly discovered hat with DNA evidence proving it belonged to the legendary European statesman and general Napoleon Bonaparte was previewed by auction house Bonhams in Hong Kong on Monday.
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Suspected Maoist Killed In Kerala, 4 Escaped Amid Firing: Police Sources
A suspected Maoist in his early 30s was killed in Kerala's Wayanad on Tuesday in an encounter between five uniformed men and a 20-member "Thunderbolt" patrol, according to Kerala Police. Sources said, according to the preliminary probe, the man has been identified as Velmurugan from Tamil Nadu; however, further procedures, including DNA testing and...
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12,000-Year-Old Wolf Remains in Alaska Show Early Signs of Human Interaction
A 12,000-year-old wolf leg bone discovered at the Swan Point archaeological site in Alaska has provided new insights into early human-wolf interactions. DNA analysis confirmed the animal was related to wolves, while chemical isotope testing showed it had a diet rich in salmon, suggesting possible human involvement. Researchers debate whether this a...
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Ancient Egyptians Consumed Psychedelic Cocktails Mixed With Bodily Fluids, Alcohol
The research combined chemical and DNA analyses uncovered the first physical evidence of plants with psychotropic and medicinal properties in an Egyptian mug.
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45 Years Later, California Murder Mystery Solved Through DNA Evidence
17-year-old Esther Gonzalez's body was found in a snowpack near a highway in Riverside County, California, on February 10, 1979.
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Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
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Ancient DNA Reveals a Distinct Neanderthal Lineage That Evolved Separately for Over 50,000 Years
A recent discovery of Neanderthal DNA from a fossil named Thorin has revealed a previously unknown evolutionary path. Thorin’s lineage reportedly remained isolated from other Neanderthal populations for nearly 50,000 years. The DNA evidence suggests that this group evolved separately in Europe without intermingling with other Neanderthals or earl...
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How A 44-Year-Old Cold Case Murder In US Was Solved With A Cigarette Butt
A 30-year-old Boeing instructor and part-time pizza worker was found raped and strangled in her Kent, Washington condo in February 1980.
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Why DNA Report Could Be Most Important Evidence In Kolkata Rape-Murder Case
With anger rising over the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at a Kolkata hospital, the report of the DNA samples collected from the victim's body and the accused will likely become the important piece of evidence in the case.
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US Cops Solve 44-Year-Old Rape-Murder Of Student Using DNA Evidence
At the time of her death, Wolfe was four days shy of turning 26 and had recently started classes at the University of Texas Austin School of Nursing.
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Airborne DNA Can Be Extracted To Be Used For Forensic Analysis, Study Finds
Airborne human DNA could be used in forensic analysis of crime sites that have been wiped clean of fingerprints and trace evidence, a new research has found.
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US Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Rape Released After 47 Years
A US man who served seven and a half years in prison for a rape he did not commit has been cleared nearly five decades later thanks to new DNA evidence, authorities said Tuesday.
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Shraddha Walkar Murder: Big Breakthrough, DNA Match For Bones In Forest
Shraddha Murder Case: Report of test carried out using DNA samples from her father gives cops some solid evidence, over a month after boyfriend Aaftab Poonawala's arrest
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Genetic Evidence of Typhoid and Plague Causing Pathogens Found in DNA of Ancient Civilisations
Scientists had attributed the fall of several ancient civilizations including the Akkadian Empire, the Old Kingdom of Egypt, to factors like climate change and shifting allegiances. However, a new study proposes that this could be due to some extinct pathogens.
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DNA Test In Rape Case Corroborative, Not Conclusive Evidence: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a DNA test cannot be said to be the "conclusive evidence" in a rape case, and can only be used for the purpose of corroboration.
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Napoleon Bonaparte's Hat With DNA Evidence Previews In Hong Kong
A newly discovered hat with DNA evidence proving it belonged to the legendary European statesman and general Napoleon Bonaparte was previewed by auction house Bonhams in Hong Kong on Monday.
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Suspected Maoist Killed In Kerala, 4 Escaped Amid Firing: Police Sources
A suspected Maoist in his early 30s was killed in Kerala's Wayanad on Tuesday in an encounter between five uniformed men and a 20-member "Thunderbolt" patrol, according to Kerala Police. Sources said, according to the preliminary probe, the man has been identified as Velmurugan from Tamil Nadu; however, further procedures, including DNA testing and...
