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Investigators have made an arrest in a decades-old murder case after matching DNA taken from a discarded water bottle to evidence from the killing, the New York Times reports. The technique, which often involves comparing crime scene DNA with samples collected from everyday items, has led to breakthroughs in long-cold cases and is drawing attention to how genetic genealogy is reshaping criminal investigations.
- 23billion says it cracked FSHD diagnosis with long-read sequencing●Unlocking the “Unmappable” D4Z4 Repeat: How 3billion Mastered FSHD Diagnosis with Long-Read Sequencing
Genetic testing company 3billion announced it has mastered diagnosis of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) by sequencing the D4Z4 repeat, a region long considered unmappable with standard short-read methods. The company says long-read sequencing now allows reliable analysis of this repetitive DNA segment, potentially improving diagnosis for patients who previously went undetected. Details on clinical validation remain limited.
- 3Remains Found in Ocean 45 Years Ago Identified as Retired Coast Guard Officer▼Human Remains Found in the Ocean 45 Years Ago Identified as Missing Retired Coast Guard Officer
Human remains recovered from the ocean 45 years ago have been identified as a retired US Coast Guard officer who had gone missing decades earlier. The identification, reported by People, closes a long-unresolved disappearance, and the case is drawing attention for how advances in forensic testing can finally give families answers after nearly half a century.
- 4St. Louis exhibition explores Black Americans, genetics and DNA▼St. Louis art exhibition explores Black Americans, genetics and DNA
A new art exhibition in St. Louis examines the relationship between Black Americans and genetics, including DNA testing and ancestry. St. Louis Public Radio reports on the show, which uses art to explore how genetics shapes identity, family history and questions of race. Local audiences are being drawn to its blend of science and personal storytelling.