DNA testing to pinpoint origin of illegal ivory
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A new genetic technique to pinpoint where various ivory comes from could help to thwart ivory smugglers. By indicating the origin of a specific ivory shipment with an accuracy of 500 to 1000 kilometres, it
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A new genetic blood test allowing a closer match between donors and recipients is being developed.
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A "barcode" gene that can be used to distinguish between plant species has been identified.
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In the continuing debate over the origin of the extinct âlittle peopleâ of Indonesia, a team of scientists says it has found evidence that these people were members of a distinct species.
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The forensic science of processing and identifying the dead
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Science & environment: The mysterious case of St Kilda's vanishing black sheep has been solved by geneticists
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Researchers who gleaned DNA from 500-year-old bone slivers said Friday that preliminary data suggests Christopher Columbus might be buried in Spain, rather than a rival tomb in the Dominican Republic, but for now they can&#39;t be sure.
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Scientists believe they may have found the remains of an extinct species of ape that would be the last common ancestor humans shared with chimpanzees, gorillas and other primates during a dig in Spain.
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Using elephant dung and skin samples, researchers said they were able to make a map of elephant DNA that could help track down ivory poachers.
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In corso esame dna per risalire a identita'
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A team of scientists says it has found evidence in three wrist bones that an extinct group of people were members of a distinct species.
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A DNA survey aims to identify descendants of Britons who settled in Russia hundreds of years ago.
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A judge on Monday ordered DNA testing of dog hair and other evidence used to convict a man linked to two dozen murders more than a quarter of a century ago.
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To determine the origin of elephant ivory tusks, a team of researchers led by Samuel Wasser of the University of Washington in Seattle collected samples in the most important areas inhabited by African elephant herds.
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Scientists say a new DNA test may help prove if people have had their health damaged by exposure to chemicals.
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A genetic blood test allowing a much closer match between donors and recipients is under development.
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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.