Gene test to track illegal ivory
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A genetic test that can determine the origin of ivory could help combat the illegal trade in elephant tusks and their products.
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A genetic test marketed by Myriad Gentics is causing great concern among cancer and genetics experts.
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Scientists led by Samuel Wasser of the University of Washington collected manure samples in areas inhabited by African elephants. The geneticists isolated DNA from the manure and transferred it into the database.
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Court cases that included use of the controversial Low Copy Number DNA testing technique are to be reviewed.
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A new technique for tracking endangered species' genes borrows concepts from electrical engineering. Commentary by Carl Zimmer.
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An airborne biologist and his team have found the remains of large-scale elephant slaughters, evidence of a major poaching problem on the borders of a central African wildlife park.See photos >>Watch video >>
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Scientists with the Genographic Project create a huge database of DNA information to track the path of human movement across the globe.
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A new genetic blood test allowing a closer match between donors and recipients is being developed.
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If it works as promised, DNA bar coding will assist in the urgent task of cataloging unknown species before their ranks are decimated by extinction.
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LEICESTER, England Sept. 8, 2004 - One morning 20 years ago, Alec Jeffreys stumbled upon DNA fingerprinting, identifying the patterns of genetic material that are unique to almost every individual.
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A database of badger DNA is being created to help catch people who illegally bait the animals and dig their setts.
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DNA testing, the same technology used in human paternity disputes and criminal investigations, is increasingly being used to verify canine bloodline claims.
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The owners of a Bangkok amusement park will be charged with importing endangered animals illegally after DNA tests confirmed a group of orangutan had not been born in Thailand, forestry police said Thursday.
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Genetic fingerprinting could allow police to determine the eye colour, hair colour and even facial features of criminal suspects just by their DNA, the scientist who discovered the technique 20 years ago said Wednesday.
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Online auction site eBay will ban all  international trade of elephant ivory on its sites, the company  said on Tuesday in a move welcomed by an animal welfare group  which found the bulk of the ivory was most likely illegal.
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Spurred by technological strides like DNA matching, some families hope to find the remains of World War II soldiers.
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Scoperta viene da analisi DNA nucleare di due reperti ossei