British researchers on Monday began collecting the DNA of residents from Normandy in northern France in search of Viking heritage, but the project has raised concerns amongst some local anti-racism activists.
Around a hundred volunteers from the Cotentin peninsula area … Read the rest
New DNA analysis of the remains of one of England’s most well-known monarchs, King Richard III, has led to fresh questions over the legitimacy of the present British Royal family, the House of Windsor.
“We question the legitimacy of the … Read the rest
The geneticist James Watson, who has been ostracized since public comments about black African IQ in 2007, is to auction off his 1962 prize for discovering the structure of DNA. It is expected to fetch in excess of $3 million.… Read the rest
The geneticist James Watson, who has been ostracized since public comments about black African IQ in 2007, is to auction off his 1962 prize for discovering the structure of DNA. It is expected to fetch in excess of $3 million.… Read the rest
The scientist who conducted a DNA analysis of the shawl found near the body of one of Jack The Ripper’s victims allegedly made a basic error, which means the identity of one of history’s most notorious killers is in doubt … Read the rest
Neanderthals coexisted with early modern humans in Europe for up to 5,400 years, according to researchers from Oxford university who used new techniques to pinpoint when the early cousins of Homo sapiens became extinct.
Scientists used radiocarbon dating evidence for … Read the rest
Neanderthals coexisted with early modern humans in Europe for up to 5,400 years, according to researchers from Oxford university who used new techniques to pinpoint when the early cousins of Homo sapiens became extinct.
Scientists used radiocarbon dating evidence for … Read the rest
The Randburg police constable and sector commander charged with rape and robbery has been linked to seven more rape cases through DNA evidence.
A senior investigating officer for the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid), Mandlakayise Mahlangu, also … Read the rest
A manhunt is underway in Pretoria for a serial killer believed to have raped and killed at least 10 young girls, reports TimesLive. A team of detectives fear that the body count could rapidly increase if he is not found.… Read the rest
