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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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Technion team discovers important adaptive strategy of the microbiome, impacting immune system

The study focused on species of the Bacteroidales order, some of the most abundant species in the human gut microbiome.

 Testicular organoids generated from mice pups and incubated in a dish for 21 days. Sertoli cells, which are the cells responsible for the formation of the tubules in the testicle, appear in red and germ cells, which will produce the sperm cells, appear in green. Germ cells always stay close proximi

Health effects of Iranian nuclear strike on Israel: Some key insights

What could be the health impacts of an Iranian nuclear strike on Israel?

 A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

Unmarked graves reveal George Washington’s centuries-old family secrets

Genetic analysis reveals George Washington's brother Samuel's descendants, shedding light on the first president's lineage.

 A statue depicting first American president George Washington seen at the Federal Hall National Memorial, Wall Street, Manhattan, New York City, USA. December 25, 2013.

Beethoven had great genes, but not for beat synchronization

Henechowicz said the study does not discount that DNA contributes to people’s musical skills.

 DNA, where genetics live. (Illustrative).

EmendoBio enters a licensing agreement for its gene editing technology with Anocca AB

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People with tails? No, because of this ancient genetic mutation

It is an interesting thought experiment to ponder whether humans could have evolved with tails. The Na'vi people of "Avatar," alas, are science fiction.

 A southern right whale performs a tail slap just off the shore of Puerto Piramides, Argentina, June 26, 2007.

First DNA study of ancient Eastern Arabians reveals protection against malaria

The discovery of the G6PD Mediterranean mutation in ancient Bahrainis suggests that many people in the region’s ancient populations may have enjoyed protection from the infectious, deadly disease.

 A DNA analysis of the remains of four individuals from Tylos-period Bahrain (300 BCE to 600 CE), the first ancient genomes from Eastern Arabia, revealed the malaria-protective G6PD Mediterranean mutation in three samples. Illustrative.

Dog DNA detectives trace owners not scooping the poop in Italian province

Any owner who refuses the DNA profiling for their dog will face fines of 292 to 1,048 euros.

 A dog playing with a toy in the grass.

Murder victim was anonymous for 13 years - Jewish genealogists found her

“It’s kind of a miracle that this was figured out, in a lot of ways,” said Adina Newman, the co-founder of the DNA Reunion Project at the Center for Jewish History in New York City.

 Center for Jewish History in New York City.

Ancient European DNA reveals surprising multiple sclerosis origins

The findings stemmed from research involving ancient DNA sequenced from 1,664 people from various sites across Western Europe adn Asia.

 DNA, where genetics live. (Illustrative).