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Dog DNA detectives trace owners not scooping the poop in Italian province

Any owner who refuses the DNA profiling for their dog will face fines of 292 to 1,048 euros.

By REUTERS
17/01/2024

Murder victim was anonymous for 13 years - Jewish genealogists found her

“It’s kind of a miracle that this was figured out, in a lot of ways,” said Adina Newman, the co-founder of the DNA Reunion Project at the Center for Jewish History in New York City.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
15/01/2024

Ancient European DNA reveals surprising multiple sclerosis origins

The findings stemmed from research involving ancient DNA sequenced from 1,664 people from various sites across Western Europe adn Asia.

By REUTERS
10/01/2024

How a new genetic tool can help you track ancient relatives

The researchers applied "ancIBD" to ancient genomes from across Eurasia and found hundreds of previously undetected pairs of relatives.

Israeli research could save people in Africa from deadly disease

Israeli breakthrough made in the development of a drug to treat sleeping sickness that could also work against the Leishmania parasite that affects Israel.

Cat-ching criminals with DNA from pet hairs

A single cat hair contains DNA that could link a suspect and a crime scene or a victim.

Hebrew University scientists create special ‘Telomouse’ with human-like telomeres

Caps on the ends of chromosomes are critical for maintaining genetic integrity and promoting healthy aging.

DNA

23andMe sued after Ashkenazi Jews’ user data is stolen and sold in targeted attack

The hacker from the initial leak offered to sell data profiles in bulk for $1 to $10 per account.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
14/10/2023

9/11: Two victims identified on eve of attack anniversary

The remains of a man and a woman killed in the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center have been identified. This year marks the 22nd anniversary since the attack.

Scientists release the first complete sequence of a human Y chromosome

After decades of challenges, this elusive area has been fully sequenced, completing the set of end-to-end human chromosomes.

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