In the intricate pursuit of justice, these specialized professionals stand as unsung heroes. Operating behind the scenes, they employ a blend of science, technology, and investigative skills to unveil truths hidden within complex legal puzzles. Their domain involves meticulous analysis of digital data, fingerprints, DNA, and other critical evidence that can sway legal outcomes.
Ridgewood NJ, researchers have discovered two novel genes that increase an individual’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers used a technique called exome sequencing to identify the genes. Exome sequencing is able to identify rare mutations. The discovery brings scientists closer to finding treatment options and preventative measures for the disease.
Knowlton Township NJ, The New Jersey State Police and the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office announce the identification of an unidentified deceased female from a 1991 Cold Case. Authorities used DNA to finally identify the body of a 1991 homicide victim in New Jersey known by her tattoo as “Tiger Lady.”
Ridgewood NJ, Bioscience and genetics company Colossal recently raised $15 million to recreate the wooly mammoth. The project involves taking skin cells from Asian elephants and reprogramming them into more versatile stem cells that carry mammoth DNA, then carrying embryos to term in a surrogate mother or artificial womb. The researchers hope they have their first set of calves in six years. While reintroducing herds of elephant-mammoth hybrids to the Arctic tundra may help convert landscapes to grassland and keep the ground cool, some scientists argue that it is not the most effective way to restore the tundra.
New York NY, A team led by Columbia University ’s Harris Wang has been working on doing just this for the last couple of years. Most recently, the team managed to electrically encode 72 bits of data to write the string of letters “Hello world!” into a population of bacterial cells.
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Hackensack NJ, With countries across the world beginning their COVID-19 vaccination plans, there’s a lot of information to consider before signing up to get your first shot.
As always while making a medical decision, you should talk to your doctor about the vaccine. Your doctor should have the latest information about the vaccine, availability and when you can it.
WASHINGTON DC, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) awarded Friday a 10-month contract for technical equipment and supplies to continue identifying fraudulent familial relationship claims made by individuals entering or attempting to enter the United States using rapid DNA testing.
The agency issued a firm-fixed-price contract to Bode Cellmark Forensics Inc., with a total value of $5.2 million. The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract will provide ICE with an indefinite quantity of supplies and services until the procurement effort concludes next April.
New York NY , a new report from experts at the Rockefeller University along with the University of Basel published some extraordinary findings on Human Evolution.The research was led by Senior Research Associate Mark Stoeckle and Research Associate David Thaler of the University of Basel, Switzerland and came up with what , Thaler admitted , “This conclusion is very surprising” .
Clinical trials over 18 months have already suggested that the product, named Geneu (pronounced ‘gene you’), reduces fine lines and wrinkles by up to 30 per cent within just 12 weeks
Scientists hail the most ‘advanced anti-ageing serum’ in the world
New research suggests skincare tailored to individuals’ DNA may be the best way to combat the appearance of ageing
By Sarah Knapton, Health Editor
7:00AM GMT 30 Nov 2014
Those who believe that beauty is only skin deep may need to think again.
A most advanced anti-ageing serum ever created is going far deeper in the pursuit of the ultimate skincare regime, right into our DNA.
By studying the genetic code, experts can discover how fast the body degrades collagen – the structural protein which keeps the skin plump and supple – and the level of antioxidants which protect against damaging free radicals.
Clinical trials over 18 months suggested that ‘Geneu’ – pronounced ‘gene you’ reduces fine lines and wrinkles by up to 30 per cent within just 12 weeks.
But, intriguingly, it has not been created by a cosmetics giant, but by one of Britain’s leading scientists.