In today's episode we look at how DNA became used in criminal cases and the criminal cases that played a major part in the acceptance and widespread use of DNA fingerprinting. We also look at the evolution from early DNA fingerprinting to modern profiling and finally investigative forensic genetic genealogy.
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May 7
There's A Fungus Among Us
Hello everybody! In todays episode, we dive into the science behind genetically modified cordyceps. After falling down yet ANOTHER TikTok rabbit hole, I decided to research just how likely it would be for the popular TV show, The Last Of Us, to become a reality. We're going to di ... Show More
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From DNA to Doppelgänger: The Science Behind Cloning Pets
In today's episode, we dive into the science behind the cloning of pets! After falling down a TikTok rabbit hole, I dug into how it actually works, what it costs, and whether it’s ethical… or just a really convincing illusion. Is this a second chance at spending more time with yo ... Show More
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National DNA Day: The First Murder Conviction
April 25 marks National DNA Day in the US, and if you’ve been following true crime stories for a while you know how important DNA can be for solving even the most complicated of cases. In this episode, we’re exploring the first murder case ever solved using DNA analysis, and how ... Show More
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S3 Ep15: DNA and Rex's Arrest
When Rex Heuermann was arrested in connection with the Gilgo 4 murders, Suffolk County Law Enforcement explained how DNA corroborated evidence they'd gathered along Ocean Parkway. One important distinction, in comparison with some cases, was the use of mitochondrial DNA which dif ... Show More
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