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CODIS, the FBI's DNA database that could help solve Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case

CODIS is a national DNA database managed by the FBI that contains profiles from offenders and crime scenes, assisting in investigations.

A notice circulated by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office requests information on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona , U.S. February 1, 2026.
A notice circulated by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office requests information on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona , U.S. February 1, 2026.

FBI confirms DNA recovered from glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home

A notice circulated by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office requests information on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona , U.S. February 1, 2026.

Arizona police, FBI continue search for Nancy Guthrie as investigation enters second week

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How a new genetic tool can help you track ancient relatives

The researchers applied "ancIBD" to ancient genomes from across Eurasia and found hundreds of previously undetected pairs of relatives.

 Excavation of a Yamnaya kurgan by the YMPACT team of the University of Helsinki in cooperation with the Prahova County Museum of History and Archaeology in Boldești-Grădiștea, Romania.

Israeli research could save people in Africa from deadly disease

Israeli breakthrough made in the development of a drug to treat sleeping sickness that could also work against the Leishmania parasite that affects Israel.

 The Cryo-EM structure of the T. brucei ribosomes showing the position of H69 where the Pseudouridine modification was deleted, and the position of the ribosomal protein eS12 that was dislodged as a result of this perturbation.

Cat-ching criminals with DNA from pet hairs

A single cat hair contains DNA that could link a suspect and a crime scene or a victim.

 Mr. Win, whose hair DNA identified his missing mother

Hebrew University scientists create special ‘Telomouse’ with human-like telomeres

Caps on the ends of chromosomes are critical for maintaining genetic integrity and promoting healthy aging.

 Lab mouse (Illustrative)

23andMe sued after Ashkenazi Jews’ user data is stolen and sold in targeted attack

The hacker from the initial leak offered to sell data profiles in bulk for $1 to $10 per account.

DNA structure [Illustrative]

9/11: Two victims identified on eve of attack anniversary

The remains of a man and a woman killed in the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center have been identified. This year marks the 22nd anniversary since the attack.

A person looks toward the Tribute in Light for the remembrance of the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 11, 2022.

Scientists release the first complete sequence of a human Y chromosome

After decades of challenges, this elusive area has been fully sequenced, completing the set of end-to-end human chromosomes.

 Until recently, about half of the human Y chromosome was missing from the reference genome. Now, scientists have sequenced this chromosome from end to end.

DNA evidence triples prosecution rates in criminal cases - study

DNA evidence is a potent tool, but it isn’t infallible; so its use in the legal system must be carefully considered.

 DNA, where genetics live. (Illustrative).

Cold case solved: Israel Police arrest suspect in 20-year-old murder case

Recent advances in DNA extraction technology enabled investigators to re-examine evidence found near Levy's body.

 The documents in the case of the murder of Margarita Levy

Cooking food at high temperatures can raise your risk of cancer - study

Components of DNA damaged by heat can be absorbed through digestion and incorporated into the DNA of the person consuming the food.

A surprising connection between foods cooked at high temperatures and an elevated risk of cancer