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23andMe sells its most valuable asset. Regeneron promises keep your DNA private.
Regeneron said Monday it will “prioritize the privacy, security and ethical use” of the personal DNA data from about 15 ...
Regeneron agrees to buy bankrupt 23andMe, promises ethical use of customers' DNA data
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said on Monday it will buy genetic testing firm 23andMe Holding for $256 million through a ...
Cutting to survive: How cells remove DNA bridges at the last moment
If DNA bridges persist between chromosomes during cell division, chromosomes are abnormally segregated, leading to genetic ...
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Pa. state police implement Rapid DNA program
Imagine a world where a crime could be solved in 90 minutes. This isn’t a science-fiction movie, it’s modern-day Pennsylvania ...
Why are orange cats orange? A small missing piece of DNA is why, 2 new studies explain
Two new studies found that a small, missing piece of DNA located next to a specific protein resulted in orange fur coloration ...
Crime lab analysts testify on DNA evidence on John O’Keefe’s clothes, pieces of taillight found at scene
Prosecutor Adam Lally called Andre Porto and Ash Vallier, analysts at the State Police crime lab, to the stand. Here's how ...
DNA sample helps Salt Lake City police solve the killing of a young woman 40 years ago
Christine Gallegos, 18, was killed in 1985 — stabbed, shot, sexually assaulted and left in a Salt Lake City neighborhood.
Our DNA May Evolve Much Faster Than Previously Thought
Rapidly mutating DNA regions were mapped using a multi-generational family and advanced sequencing tools. Understanding how ...