DNA Testing
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Toronto police solve 1991 murder with DNA testingToronto police have solved a cold case from 1991 through DNA testing, positively identifying the man responsible for killing 43-year-old Herbert Boone.CrimeJun 30, 2023
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Advanced DNA could help solve cold cases in Canada, but some police slow to adoptAdvances in DNA technology are being credited with solving a growing pile of cold case murders in the U.S., but the news methods are yet to be tested in the Canadian court system.CrimeJul 22, 2022
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Is pharmacogenetic testing the future of drug prescribing?It's a science that some say could eliminate the trial-and-error approach to drug prescribing, especially for antidepressants. Could pharmacogenetic testing go mainstream?HealthMay 13, 2021
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DNA profiling identifies human remains in Washington State as Penticton, B.C., man, missing since 2009In May 2009, a body was pulled from the waters of the Salish Sea off of Parker Reef, north of Orcas Island in San Juan County in Washington.Nov 30, 2020
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Alberta study shows DNA may not actually be good predictor of disease, healthThe study, which involved scientists examining two decades of data, concluded that DNA contribution to disease development is only about five to 10 per cent.HealthDec 18, 2019
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DNA test leads woman to reunite with child she thought died 30 years agoFor nearly 30 years, Tina Bejarano had celebrated the birthday of a child she thought was dead, but a DNA test recently revealed that was not the case.TrendingOct 16, 2019
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Officials charge 35 people in alleged U.S. scam that peddled DNA tests to seniorsFederal officials allege that fraudsters billed the Medicaid system for unneeded genetic tests.HealthSep 27, 2019
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Hairstylist and client discover they are half-siblings, never knowing the other existedAn online DNA database brought two Alberta friends closer than they ever thought possible.FeaturesSep 10, 2019
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Nighttime podcast recap: The Monster of the MiramichiWarning: This story contains explicit details that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised.CrimeAug 12, 2019
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Family Matters podcast: Why all same-sex twins should get genetic testingAre you a twin? And if so, do you know with confidence whether you are an identical or fraternal twin?HealthMay 20, 2019
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