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Lab behind Gilgo Beach killer conviction believed to be involved in Nancy Guthrie abduction case

April 21, 2026

Lab behind Gilgo Beach killer conviction believed to be involved in Nancy Guthrie abduction case

The San Francisco forensics lab that helped crack the Gilgo Beach serial killer case is now believed to be involved in the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

Cold case breakthrough solves teen killing after suspect lived free for decades: 'Better be afraid'

April 19, 2026

Cold case breakthrough solves teen killing after suspect lived free for decades: 'Better be afraid'

Michigan State Police say DNA technology solved the 1983 cold case murder of 16-year-old Sheri Jo Elliott, identifying Roni Collins as the killer.

Zero-calorie sweeteners could alter the genes of later generations, new study warns

April 17, 2026

Zero-calorie sweeteners could alter the genes of later generations, new study warns

A study in mice found artificial sweeteners may cause multigenerational changes in metabolism and gut bacteria even without direct exposure to future generations.

This could be why your weight-loss medication isn’t delivering results

April 16, 2026

This could be why your weight-loss medication isn’t delivering results

A study in Nature found a specific genetic variant that may boost the effectiveness of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country

April 15, 2026

Chinese researcher on US visa pleads guilty to smuggling E. coli into the country

A Chinese researcher was sentenced to over four months in prison after pleading guilty to smuggling concealed E. coli DNA into the United States.

Woman’s double-twin relationship sparks court’s impossible paternity ruling

April 1, 2026

Woman’s double-twin relationship sparks court’s impossible paternity ruling

A UK Court of Appeals ruled that neither of two identical twins can be legally named the father of a child, as DNA testing cannot distinguish them.

Popular diet tied to lower dementia risk for some groups, study reveals

March 27, 2026

Popular diet tied to lower dementia risk for some groups, study reveals

A new study suggests that eating more unprocessed meat may slow cognitive decline in older adults carrying the APOE gene variant, which is linked to Alzheimer's risk.

Genealogy boom exposes personal data scammers can exploit

March 18, 2026

Genealogy boom exposes personal data scammers can exploit

Using genealogy websites can expose personal data that scammers use to target families, according to experts warning about privacy risks.

Diabetes breakthrough approach could protect cells and prevent disease

March 2, 2026

Diabetes breakthrough approach could protect cells and prevent disease

University of Chicago researchers developed an mRNA nanoparticle system that triggers cells to produce PD-L1 protein, potentially delaying type 1 diabetes progression in animal models.

Hidden virus inside gut bacteria linked to doubled colorectal cancer risk, study finds

February 21, 2026

Hidden virus inside gut bacteria linked to doubled colorectal cancer risk, study finds

Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights into cancer research.