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Dead serial rapist linked to cold case murders from nearly 30 years ago: FBI

United States Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh said he hopes that after 28 years, the arrest "provides some small measure of solace" for the victims' families.

Military labs do the detective work to identify soldiers decades after they died in World War II

“This work is important first and foremost because these are individuals that gave their lives to protect our freedom, and they paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

Bones found in chimney at music shop finally identified after decades

For decades, he was known only as “Chimney Doe” as authorities failed to identify the remains.

Canadian lab knew its paternity tests identified the wrong dads — but kept selling them: report

Harvey Tenenbaum, the owner of Toronto-based Viaguard Accu-Metrics, admitted that the at-home tests it was selling for nearly a decade were “never that accurate” when speaking to an undercover CBC...

Michael Douglas astounded that this A-lister is related to him

During a recent episode of the PBS show "Finding Your Roots," which examines celebrities' ancestral backgrounds, Michael Douglas learned that he's related to Scarlett Johansson.

The DNA scandal that could threaten thousands of criminal cases

For nearly three decades, Yvonne "Missy" Woods was Colorado’s star forensic scientist, relied on by police and prosecutors to test DNA evidence in the state’s most baffling crimes.

Bizarre three-fingered 'alien mummies' are real and contain unique DNA: filmmakers

"There's a big story that has huge implications that could really just change the humanity story," one of the filmmakers said. "It's akin to finding Jesus' shroud or the Ark...

Humans lost their tails during evolution — and NYU scientists think they've figured out why

They're not monkeying around with this breakthrough.

I dated my half-brother in high school — it's not my fault, I was lied to about my DNA

At-home DNA testing is making it harder for fraudulent fertility doctors to conceal past wrongs, an expert said.

Nevada and Colorado police solve 2 cold cases linked to the same man, 16 years apart

The officers met with a friend and a relative of 31-year-old Sherrie Bridgewater, who had just found her dead inside her apartment.

Beautician claims she's heir to Lamborghini fortune after collecting 'irrefutable' DNA from 'sister's' drinking straw

Flavia Borzone claims she has "irrefutable" DNA evidence that she is the secret daughter of Tonino Lamborghini after she tested his daughter Elettra's saliva.

Remains of new dad killed in 9/11 attacks identified thanks to DNA breakthrough

John Ballantine Niven, 44, of Oyster Bay, Long Island, was on the 105th floor of the South Tower when he was killed on 9/11 — leaving behind his wife and...

New DNA method solves century-old ‘mystery’ disappearance of WWI veteran

The almost century-old disappearance of a WWI veteran has been solved, allowing surviving family members to finally lay him to rest.

This is what the two 'non-human' alien corpses found in Peru really are

The creepy, tiny "non-human" mummified remains found in Pery over the summer spurred dozens of alien conspiracy theories.

Headless woman drained of blood ID’d 13 years after being dumped in California vineyard: ‘Just creepy’

“I’ve seen some pretty gruesome crime scenes and this was just … it was creepy."

6 traits you can thank Neanderthals for — from bad habits to bedtimes

"Neanderthal DNA represents only a small percentage of the modern human genome, and these influences are just one piece of the genetic puzzle that makes each person unique," one genetic...

23andMe blames users for data breach, citing recycled passwords

The company said in December it had 14 million customer profiles at the time.

These are the standout breakthroughs in tech that may revolutionize health care

Rather than compete with doctors, AI will be a tool they can use to augment performance and decrease red tape much as a co-pilot functions on a sophisticated airliner.

Florida man arrested in cold case NYC rapes from over 20 years ago thanks to new DNA tracing method

 A Florida man has been nabbed in a pair of cold cases and charged with raping two women in New York City over 20 years ago thanks to new DNA...