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I have been successful in industry, started my own company, and still consult in DNA forensics. I have taught in community colleges, and I know how difficult it is for workers who have lost their jobs to undergo the "retraining" politicians talk about. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Genetic Markers Found For Lung Cancers Most Likely To Recur Mar 15, 2008
"This is DNA forensics for cancer," says Malcolm Brock, M.D., associate professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins. "While there may be no trace of cancer that we can spot after surgery with a microscope, the DNA evidence from these tumors may have been left at the scene, especially in lymph nodes.". (Science Daily)
Wooten: Beat me. Vote for me Jul 17, 2007
No one who is innocent should be executed, especially in this day and age with virtually unassailable (if collected and processed properly) DNA forensics and all the other sophisticated investigative tools available. Wilful and deliberate local police pressure shouldn t ever decide cases, especially not a capital case. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Former Carlsbad cop achieved dream with own business Jul 1, 2007
But he was just as proud of the company he started, Crime Scene Technologies, which runs a DNA forensics lab for the justice system, his daughter said. "It was a dream of his to start a forensics company," she said. (North County Times)
Day camp options remain for summer May 25, 2007
Jackson: Kids in the eighth through 12th grades can get hands-on experience at the DNA Forensic Summer Program. Students will get a behind-the-scenes look at crime scene collection practices, fingerprint examination, DNA analysis and other tricks of crime scene investigators. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Spector defense will rely on science Apr 27, 2007
Spector defense will rely on DNA, forensics. We have one unimpeachable witness, says defense attorney: science. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Criminalist for the prosecution Former Chatham man honored for DNA forensics work Apr 22, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007. Several years after graduating from Chatham High School, the Oakland, Calif. (Madison Eagle, NJ)
HANDS-ON EXPERTISE Apr 4, 2007
There's also filmmaking camp, DNA forensics camp, SAT preparation camp. There's really no limit. (Orlando Sentinel)
DA hands over Duke case Jan 14, 2007
The segment includes an interview with Brian Meehan, the DNA forensics expert who said Nifong ordered him to withhold evidence that may have damaged the prosecution's case. Staff writer Sophia Chang contributed to this story. (Newsday)
Ex-INLA man's son on bomb charges Oct 28, 2006
Challenged to reveal the evidence against the defendant, the detective confirmed DNA forensics were found on the device. However, he also agreed with the solicitor that this was discovered on a piece of tape connected to the explosives. (BBC News -- UK)
Testimony: L.I. Murder Defendant's Alcohol Level 3x Legal Limit Sep 28, 2006
"As you can see, there's an exact match in every location," said DNA forensic geneticist Daniel Arana, comparing the blood drawn from Martin Heidgen last week to a sample taken on the night his pickup truck allegedly killed a young girl and another victim. A second witness, state police forensic toxicologist Lisa Lindenthaler, testified that the blood drawn last year showed a blood alcohol level of 0. (WNBC.com, NY)
DNA advances lengthen long arm of the law Sep 9, 2006
British police forces are reviewing more than 450 unsolved crimes in a push to capitalise on dramatic advances in DNA forensic science. The advent of new ways to collect DNA from items at crime scenes, coupled with powerful analytical tools, has made it possible to obtain DNA profiles of suspects from undetected crimes or cold cases committed nearly 20 years ago, according to a Home Office spokeswoman. (Guardian Unlimited)
Missing No Longer Aug 21, 2006
EXHUMATION begins the DNA forensic process. Officials from the International Commission on Missing Persons, including Queen Noor of Jordan (fourth from left), oversee this June 2003 disinterment of a mass grave outside Sarajevo. (Scientific American)
DNA helps nab illegal shark fin traders Aug 16, 2006
"It's like human DNA forensics; you can you use it both ways - to get to the truth, I suppose," Shivji said. SHOP BAKERSFIELD. (Bakersfield Californian -- Nation)
DNA links murderer to another strangling Jul 15, 2006
DNA forensics evidence led a grand jury to indict Timothy Imbriglio, already imprisoned for killing an elderly former New Bedford clothing store owner, for another murder, one that took place 14 years ago. Bristol County District Attorney Paul F. Walsh Jr. said when Taunton City Planner Gerald Rose was found strangled at home in 1992, police had an idea of who killed him, along with numerous witness statements and fingerprint comparisons. (The Standard-Times, MA)
More of this story Jul 1, 2006
DNA forensic analysis on the evidence found both at the Hanford house and the van is being handled by the Department of Justice. Results of the DNA analysis on the blood have yet to arrive, Smith said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Disasters drive DNA forensics to reunite families Jun 9, 2006
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TBI Will Get Help With DNA Backlog May 20, 2006
"The governor's office has also dedicated enough funds to add seven new DNA forensic scientists to our labs." That will make a total of 14 scientists at the agency's three laboratories. According to Jones, the agency's Knoxville lab has a 28-week backlog. (WREG.com, TN)
Lonely old lady dead in bed six months Feb 16, 2006
The woman was unable to be formally identified and DNA forensic testing would be carried out to establish her identity, Chief Inspector Kentwell said. SPONSORED LINKS. (The Age, Australia)
