DNA of ancient human shows link to multiple sclerosis and many north Europeans today

Associated Press 01/11/2024

WASHINGTON— Ancient DNA helps explain why northern Europeans have a higher risk of multiple sclerosis than other ancestries: It’s a genetic legacy of horseback-riding cattle herders who swept into the region about 5,000 years ago. The findings…

Frank Magalona gi-like ang ‘homewrecker’ tweet sa usa ka netizen

10/20/2023

INIT nga gihisgutan karon sa social media ang nikatap nga screenshot sa liked tweet sa anak ni Francis Magalona nga si Frank Magalona. Kini migawas atol sa pagpaila sa giingong kanhi karelasyon sa iyang amahan nga si…

4 Degamo slay suspects linked to crime scene through DNA

Tetch Torres-Tupas 06/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines–Four of the accused in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo may have recanted their earlier testimonies, but DNA samples from them match with the samples found in the shooters’ vehicle and at the…

Tomas Osmeña: ‘DNA results could never change Don Sergio’s legacy’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—DNA results may prove that he was a child born out of wedlock but that will never change President Sergio Osmeña’s legacy to the country.  This was the sentiment of former Cebu City Mayor Tomas…

QR-ed, ID-ed, bar coded, tracked, tagged

Ma. Ceres P. Doyo - @inquirerdotnet 02/11/2021

Wired magazine published the article “Digital IDs are more dangerous than you think” by Brett Solomon, founder of a global conference that addresses human rights in the digital age. It says that digital identification systems are meant…

Two families check if female torso in garbage bag belongs to their missing kin

Alven Marie A. Timtim 10/25/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Policemen are gathering more information to verify the identity of the woman, who owns the torso which was found in a garbage bag in Talamban river. This developed after two families visited the…

First PNP DNA branch in Central Visayas unveiled, expected to help solve cases faster 

Alven Marie A. Timtim 10/19/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The first Philippine National Police (PNP) DNA branch in Central Visayas officially opened at the Regional Crime Laboratory in Sudlon Barangay Lahug here on Monday morning, October 19, 2020. The laboratory is the first DNA…

DNA test shows Asian suicide bombers pulled off Jolo blasts, police say

Consuelo Marquez - Reporter / @ConsINQ 09/10/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The suicide bombers in the Aug. 24 twin blasts in Jolo, Sulu were Asians as shown in a recent DNA test results, police said Thursday. “Pagdating sa DNA, they (Crime Laboratory members) said na…

A dog’s life: Scientists find new formula for canine age

Agence France Presse 07/10/2020

WASHINGTON, United States – A well-known “rule of paw” holds that you can tell how old your pooch is in human terms by multiplying its age in years by seven. But in fact, the real ratio changes…

Families, cops wait for DNA test results to identify bodies found in Tuburan

Zena V. Magto 05/29/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — It might take at least four weeks for two families to know if the two unidentified burnt bodies found in a secluded area in Sitio Matnog, Barangay Putat, Tuburan town on May 28…

Tuburan police: Help us to identify 2 burnt bodies found in Brgy Putat

Zena V. Magto and Paul Lauro 05/28/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police are encouraging those, who have missing relatives, to visit the Tuburan Police Station and help them identify two unidentified bodies found in a secluded area in Sitio Matnog, Barangay Putat, Tuburan, a…

NBI-7 NEEDS FRESH FUNDS FOR DNA TESTING

Nestle L. Semilla and Rosalie O. Abatayo 09/30/2018

NAGA LANDSLIDE Twelve days after the landslide incident in Naga City, Cebu, authorities have still to identify at least 36 bodies of the 77 fatalities of the tragedy. Because of this, the forensic team of the National…

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