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DNA Services of America, a leader in DNA-based testing services within communities across America, today announced the hiring of Laura M. King, Ph.D., as its new Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. King’s responsibilities will include research and product development as well as education and training of its staff. Lafayette, LA (PRWEB) February 10, 2013 Dr. King comes to DNA Services of America with several years’ experience in DNA Relationship testing as a Laboratory Director. She has...
By Knee, Kelly M Dixit, Surjit B; Aitken, Colin Echeverria; Ponomarev, Sergei; Beveridge, D L; Mukerji, Ishita ABSTRACT The A-to-B form transition has been examined in three DNA duplexes, d(CGCGAATTCGCG)^sub 2^, d(CGCGAATTGCGC), and d(CGCAAATTTCGC), using circular dichroism spectroscopy, ultraviolet resonance Raman (UVRR) spectroscopy, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. Circular dichroism spectra confirm that these molecules adopt the A form under conditions of reduced water activity....
Researchers scrambling to combat a virulent form of bird flu that could mutate into a form easily spread among humans should consider developing vaccines based on DNA, according to British biochemical engineers. DNA vaccines, they say, can be produced more rapidly than conventional vaccines and could possibly save thousands of lives if a global influenza outbreak occurs. A DNA-based vaccine could be a potent weapon against this emerging threat, particularly if enough conventional vaccine...
BOSTON (AP) -- The slow pace of DNA testing in the case of a fashion writer killed more than three years ago on Cape Cod illustrates a frequent complaint by Massachusetts prosecutors: The state crime lab is so understaffed and underfunded it has to ration how many tests local law enforcement agencies may submit. "It is not a question of the science of the lab," said Cape & Islands District Attorney Michael O'Keefe. "The lab is excellent. The people there are dedicated. The...
