It might have been overkill, but at least nothing was missing. A woman has caused several TikTok users alarm after she revealed her comprehensive “just in case I go missing” binder she created, filled with hair, fingerprints and several other forms of DNA in the event of a potential crime. The first episode of her … Read more
A woman in the US has shared how she discovered her dad isn’t her biological father after a stranger texted her to get a DNA test. In a series of videos, TikTok user Lane (@laneiscool14) detailed her remarkable story. Last year, she received an anonymous message from an unknown phone number encouraging her to conduct … Read more
One of the oldest missing person cases in the country has finally been solved after a half-century. Melissa Highsmith was kidnapped in Fort Worth, Tex., on Aug. 23, 1971, when she was just 21 months old. Now, decades later, she has finally reunited with her family after an anonymous tip and DNA testing solved the … Read more
Those living with cancer may soon be eligible for the most bespoke treatment to date. New research has the potential to revolutionize the battle against cancer by “editing” patients’ own cells to fight their unique disease profile. As part of a clinical trial, published in the medical journal Nature on Thursday, scientists used CRISPR technology … Read more
Researchers have identified an early 19th century “vampire” thanks to some cutting-edge technology. The man’s remains were discovered in 1990 in Griswold, Conn. He was found with his arms in an X shape — a burial practice believed to prevent blood-suckers rising from the grave to feed upon the living. Thanks to bioinformatic DNA analyses, … Read more
Living the suburban dream became a living nightmare for neighbors living nearby “The Watcher” home at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey. The seemingly idyllic town outside of Manhattan has been riddled with news trucks and unrest ever since Derek and Maria Broaddus purchased the massive six-bedroom house for $1.3 million in June, 2014. Days … Read more
Summary: Traits with the strongest Neanderthal DNA contribution were sleep patterns, smoking habits, and alcohol consumption. Source: Estonian Research Council It has been known for a long time that human brain disorders such as neurological or psychiatric diseases run in families, suggesting some heritability. In line with this hypothesis, genetic risk factors for developing these … Read more
When something goes wrong inside a cell’s DNA, the cell fires a signal that tells other cells, “I’ve gone bad. Please kill me.” This early warning helps the immune system stop cancer cells from multiplying. It stops a virus from replicating. So it’s a very important early response tool that works across the whole body. … Read more