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Software says Knox's DNA not on crime scene bra clasp

Life

Software says Knox's DNA not on crime scene bra clasp

Genetic profiles built on tiny traces of DNA – like that used in Amanda Knox's trial – are often controversial. New software could clear up the confusion

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My life goal is to cure colour blindness

Health

My life goal is to cure colour blindness

Opinion

Peaceful passenger pigeon waits for resurrection

Life

Peaceful passenger pigeon waits for resurrection

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Genetic medicine hints at bloodletting for astronauts

Space

Genetic medicine hints at bloodletting for astronauts

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Oldest animal genome is sequenced from horse bone

Life

Oldest animal genome is sequenced from horse bone

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Snail shell stripes reveal Irish origins

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Snail shell stripes reveal Irish origins

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Rapid evolution of tumours may be their Achilles' heel

Life

Rapid evolution of tumours may be their Achilles' heel

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Life

The battle to find a cure for every cancer is evolving

Opinion

Court ruling on genes is a 'victory for common sense'

Health

Court ruling on genes is a 'victory for common sense'

Opinion

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Health

US court ruling on breast cancer genes a mixed blessing

The Supreme Court's decision on DNA patents paves the way for cheaper diagnostic tests, but it could have unintended consequences elsewhere

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Health

Medieval bones yield 1000-year-old leprosy genome

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Health

Web of autism genes pinpoints key players

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Life

Artworks highlight legal debate over 'abandoned' DNA

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Life

Finding the players in the symphony of IQ genes

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