Can DNA testing tell identical twins on trial apart?

An identical twin commits a crime and leaves their DNA at the scene. Can DNA testing reveal which twin is the culprit? This question reportedly came up in a case in France last month, in which the ...
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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 ...

Could your DNA reveal the right mental health medication?

A DNA test could help match patients with psychiatric medications, potentially reducing the long and frustrating ...

New rapid DNA testing helps TBI speed up investigations

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is using rapid DNA testing technology to help speed up investigations, and News 2 got a ...
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Nancy Guthrie case sparks questions about laws around DNA testing

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continues, legal questions around DNA testing to identify a suspect in Guthrie’s abduction have begun to arise. In this week’s Ask ...