Depositing skin cells and their DNA varies between individuals, but new data from Flinders University shows that some people have higher intra-variability in their cell deposits.
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 29, 2022
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In a Swiss cleanroom, this historic object has been taking shape. Made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer, this is the central core of ESA's Hera asteroid mission for planetary defense.
Space Exploration
Mar 10, 2022
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The oldest book of zoology was published on clay tablets more than 3,600 years ago, and reported the names of 396 types of wild animals known at the time. Ten of them were different kinds of fly.
Plants & Animals
Mar 01, 2022
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Three people are missing after a wildfire tore through several Colorado towns, quickly destroying nearly 1,000 homes as part of the latest in a string of US natural disasters.
Environment
Jan 02, 2022
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Forensic scientists find a new way of identifying brands of lipstick at a crime scene without removing evidence from its bag.
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 13, 2021
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The California Current extends nearly 2,000 miles from Canada's Vancouver Island to the middle of the Baja Peninsula in Mexico. It brings cold water from the North Pacific Ocean to the west coast of North America and is home ...
Ecology
Jul 09, 2021
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Crime scene DNA analysis can help identify perpetrators, but current methods may divulge the genetic information of innocent people. Cryptography can protect genetic privacy without hampering law enforcement, Stanford researchers ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 07, 2021
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New research published by forensic chemist Igor Lednev could soon offer law enforcement another valuable crime scene tool—a quick and accurate way to distinguish human blood from animal blood.
Analytical Chemistry
Dec 18, 2020
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In crime scene investigations, a single strand of hair can make a huge difference in the evolution of a case or trial. In most cases, forensic scientists must look for clues hidden in minuscule amounts of substances or materials ...
Analytical Chemistry
Dec 09, 2020
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Fake medicines are one of the biggest health problems in the world today.
Analytical Chemistry
Dec 09, 2020
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