From STRs to Next-Gen Sequencing

Sep 27, 2017

DNA forensics relies on analysis of short tandem repeats, but the Atlantic writes that newer tools and technologies are also being adapted to aid law enforcement investigations.

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The Scan

Little More Regulation Wanted

The Guardian reports that some UK physicians are calling for increased regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic tests.

Medical Test for Tax Reasons

US tax agency says 23andMe's genetic health test can be claimed as a medical expense for tax purposes, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Act Proposed to Combat Interference

Two Democratic lawmakers argue at USA Today that independent science is under attack by the Trump Administration.

PLOS Studies Examine Genes Co-Expressed in Depression, More

In PLOS this week: networks of genes co-expressed in depression, role of minichromosome maintenance genes in lung adenocarcinoma, and more.

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