Corn genome sequenced; given away to farmers, seed companies Nov 21, 2009
Its like DNA forensics that you might see on CSI, says Wilson. When you know the genome sequence, you can start to piece together its family tree. (USA Today -- Tech)
MassBay wraps up $2 million in campus improvements Sep 22, 2009
MassBay is also the only community college in the country to offer an associate's degree in DNA forensics, she said. Last year, a professor and a student assistant discovered a new form of bacteria, she said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
NIST calculations may improve temperature measures for microfluidics Sep 10, 2009
However, it isn't that simple for researchers who need to measure temperatures in microfluidic systemstiny, channel-lined devices used in medical diagnostics, DNA forensics and "lab-on-a-chip" chemical analyzersas their current "thermometer" can only be precisely calibrated for one reference temperature. Now, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have proposed a mathematical solution that enables researchers to calibrate the "thermometer" for microfluidic... (EurekAlert!)
Israeli scientists find way to combat forged DNA Aug 20, 2009
"Courts in Israel, the United States and elsewhere are relying more and more on DNA forensic evidence to close cases," according to Friedmann. Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Hawk claims innocence in undercover operation Aug 20, 2009
Proceedings concluded at 4:30 p.m. with a DNA forensic specialist testifying that Debbie Hawk's blood -- and only Debbie Hawk's blood -- was found in her home on June 14, 2006. Kenneth Robert Penner testified that "red stains" found on Debbie's bed, the floor and in the garage all tested positive as blood from the missing woman. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Wareham buys Stanford complex for $63M Aug 11, 2009
Most of San Rafael-based Wareham s 4 million square foot portfolio is located in the East Bay cities of Berkeley, Emeryville and Richmond with a tenant roster that includes Bayer Healthcare, Amyris Biotechnologies, Novartis/Chiron, the Dept. of Justice DNA Forensic Lab and Nanomix. Rich Robbins, president of the San Rafael-based company, has been interested in buying property on the peninsula for some time. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
'Slaughter' fears Aug 6, 2009
In a bid to fight back against the illegal trade, Professor Wasser has led the development of a DNA forensic technique which pinpoints the origin of seized ivory. Over the last decade, hundreds of elephant dung samples have been collected and sent to his lab from all over sub-Saharan Africa. (BBC News -- Science)
NISSALKE WEEK IN REVIEW: Jury hears defendant’s voice Jun 28, 2009
NISSALKE WEEK IN REVIEW: Jury hears defendant s voice : Winona Daily News. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Recycled plastics hide fingerprints Apr 7, 2009
Despite the advent of DNA forensic technology, traditional fingerprinting remains an important crime-busting tool. Since the 1970s, the Fingerprint and Footwear Forensics program, based near St Albans, has studied how to best develop fingerprints and has written a comprehensive manual used by police forces worldwide. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Vietnam a Threat to Asian Elephant Feb 23, 2009
Recent advances in DNA forensics hold lot of hope. But this is yet to catch up on a big scale. (Suite101.com)
