Climate change has potentially had a major effect on the migration of southern right whale populations, research led by the University of St Andrews has found.
Plants & Animals
May 3, 2018
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How much could one really figure out about a person from 13 tiny snippets of DNA? At first glance, not much – in the world of genetics, 13 is tiny. But a new study suggests it may be enough to infer hundreds of thousands ...
Other
May 16, 2017
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As the new year approaches, forensic labs across the country are gearing up for a big change in the way they generate DNA profiles, the genetic fingerprints so useful in solving crimes and identifying the remains of missing ...
Other
Dec 16, 2016
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Unique protein markers in hair could be used alongside DNA profiling for human identification, according to a study published September 7, 2016 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Glendon Parker from Lawrence Livermore ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 7, 2016
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University of Adelaide forest DNA forensics research has helped convict National Forest timber thieves in a landmark case in the United States.
Environment
Mar 7, 2016
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Cultural traditions among Southern right whale populations are shaping their genetic patterns, according to a study led by the University of St Andrews.
Plants & Animals
Nov 9, 2015
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The University of Adelaide will help step up the fight against illegal logging with a new two-year, DNA-fingerprinting project in Indonesia. A US$518,833 grant for the project was announced by the International Tropical Timber ...
Environment
Mar 3, 2014
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Narrow germplasm base and limited technology have made it difficult for cotton researchers to identify specific DNA markers needed to locate genes that confer desirable traits. But that's no longer the case.
Biotechnology
Dec 2, 2013
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Separating target molecules in biological samples is a critical part of diagnosing and detecting diseases. Usually the target and probe molecules are mixed and then separated in batch processes that require multiple pipetting, ...
Biochemistry
Sep 17, 2013
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An international study led by a Queensland scientist has found a way to better safeguard an important food crop—and the world's beer supply.
Biotechnology
Aug 5, 2013
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