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Industry dominates Trump’s new council of science advisers

October 22, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

Industry dominates Trump’s new council of science advisersRead More

This groundbreaking DNA testing method solved a 1981 cold case

October 21, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

This groundbreaking DNA testing method solved a 1981 cold caseRead More

‘Tainted’ DNA clears Queens burglary suspect; he was in New Jersey at the time of the crime

October 19, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

‘Tainted’ DNA clears Queens burglary suspect; he was in New Jersey at the time of the crimeRead More

The Delicate Ethics of Using Facial Recognition in Schools

October 17, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

The Delicate Ethics of Using Facial Recognition in SchoolsRead More

He pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. It turned out to be powdered milk.

October 16, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

He pleaded guilty to cocaine possession and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. It turned out to be powdered milk.Read More

CBD or THC? Common Drug Test Can’t Tell the Difference

October 15, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

CBD or THC? Common Drug Test Can’t Tell the DifferenceRead More

Do No Harm Part 2: ‘Imminent Danger’

October 10, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

Do No Harm Part 2: ‘Imminent Danger’Read More

DOJ doesn’t go far enough to limit searches of consumer DNA services

October 4, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

DOJ doesn’t go far enough to limit searches of consumer DNA servicesRead More

The Messy Consequences of the Golden State Killer Case

October 1, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

The Messy Consequences of the Golden State Killer CaseRead More

Preying on Children: The Emerging Psychology of Pedophiles

September 29, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

Preying on Children: The Emerging Psychology of PedophilesRead More

Former death row inmate gets new trial in Gaston County killing

September 27, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

Former death row inmate gets new trial in Gaston County killingRead More

SJC tosses more than 24,000 tainted convictions connected to Amherst drug lab

September 25, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

SJC tosses more than 24,000 tainted convictions connected to Amherst drug labRead More

A pregnant woman tested positive for amphetamines. Turns out her home was a former meth lab.

September 25, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

A pregnant woman tested positive for amphetamines. Turns out her home was a former meth lab.Read More

‘Rapid DNA’ promises breakthroughs in solving crimes. So why does it face a backlash?

September 25, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

‘Rapid DNA’ promises breakthroughs in solving crimes. So why does it face a backlash?Read More

New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databases

September 25, 2019 // by Sarah Olson

New federal rules limit police searches of family tree DNA databasesRead More