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'It doesn't lie. So who are you?': What happens when DNA tests show a woman is not the mother of the child she gave birth to?

"At first, I kind of laughed … But they were serious. I could just see the seriousness in their faces." In this book excerpt, Lise Barnéoud explores the limitations of DNA testing.
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What is DNA, and why it’s a key to understanding life, health, and disease: UAB experts explain how our DNA shapes who we are

DNA is often called the blueprint of life, but what does that really mean? Elizabeth Worthey, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Genetics in the Heersink School of Medicine, explains everything ...
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How scientists analyze ancient DNA from old bones

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 1976, workers excavating a tunnel for the Toronto subway system ...

'Stealth' DNA circles safely insert gene-sized payloads into the genome

Genome editing-based therapies typically aim to treat disease by correcting underlying genetic mutations in patient's cells.