Human Populations & Genetics: Past, Present, and Future

My Roseville California
Human migration across the planet is a fascinating study. Did you know that through analysis of DNA, your early origins determined and the path your ancestors took across the globe can be traced. Today our sheer numbers are causing unprecedented climate change, though climate change ironically, may have been the impetus to many of the human migrations over the eons. Africa, Asia, India among other regions carry clues to human meanderings that tie us all in a uniquely tangled web of relation.

Murder suspect wants to get inside DNA lab

WCAX Vermont
The man charged with killing Burlington social worker Kathleen Smith was back in court Tuesday with an unusual request for a judge. His lawyers wanted access to the Vermont Forensic Lab to make sure DNA tests are being done properly.

Aarushi’s parents challenge CBI’s closure report

The Hindu
Parents of slain teenager Aarushi Talwar on Tuesday filed a protest petition in a court here against the CBI’s closure report in the case, alleging that there were “deliberate lapses” in the investigation besides noticeable non-mentioning of material pieces of evidence.

Massacre victim’s body that of TV reporter, DNA test shows

Yahoo News Philippines
Wednesday’s hearing of the Ampatuan massacre trial at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court almost turned into a science lecture, as defense lawyers scrambled to disprove a DNA forensic analyst’s testimony that an unidentified body belonged to UNTV reporter Victor Nuñez, one of the massacre victims.

Louisiana Launches Criminal Hot Spot Initiative In Baton Rouge

GovMonitor Louisiana
The initiative will include housing the East Baton Rouge Violent Crime Unit in the State Police building to help officials better coordinate their efforts to crack down on crime.

DNA Evidence Nabs Third ATM Solutions Suspect

Fox News Missouri
ST. LOUIS, MO (KTVI – FOX2now.com) — DNA evidence helped nab the 3rd suspect in the multi-million dollar ATM solutions heist.

Familial pain: Harringtons press police for controversial DNA test

The Hook Virginia
Dry grass snaps underfoot as Gil and Dan Harrington make their way across the winter-yellowed fields of Anchorage Farm, where one year ago a farmer checking fences discovered the badly decomposed remains of their daughter, Morgan Harrington. The discovery brought a tragic end to a three-month search for the 20-year-old blond beauty, who disappeared after leaving a Metallica concert at the John Paul Jones Arena.

Cold cases will stay unsolved, warns union

Cambridge News UK
Closing the Forensic Science Service and its laboratory at Huntingdon will mean so-called cold cases remain unsolved, a union has warned.

Pickton case well handled, RCMP finds

Global BC Canada
VICTORIA — The RCMP’s internal review of the Robert Pickton serial killer case concluded that the officers involved in the investigation would change little if they had to do things over again.

DNA Solves Murder of CTA Bus Driver, 27 Years Later

Fox Chicago News
Chicago – It took 27 years, but the murder of CTA bus driver Hosey Reynolds during a robbery in his South Side apartment may be solved. DNA evidence collected from a glove left at the scene of the fatal stabbing has led to murder charges against a 45-year-old felon.