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A DNA double helix is seen in an undated artist’s illustration released by the National Human Genome Research Institute to Reuters on May 15, 2012. REUTERS/National Human Genome Research Institute/Handout
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The Institute of Cancer Research says blood tests for cancer
promise to be truly revolutionary, as they are cheap and simple to
use. Photograph: Elaine Thompson/AP
New Drug to Treat Prostate Cancer
London – Scientists have developed a blood test that could pick out which men with advanced prostate cancer would benefit from a new drug treatment. The test detects cancer DNA in the blood. Cancer Research UK said the test could “greatly improve...Caption:
The golden sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun in his burial chamber in the Valley of the Kings, in Luxor, Egypt, November 28, 2015. MOHAMED ABD EL GHANY/REUTERS
Genes of Ancient Egyptians Closer to Middle East than Africa
London, Cairo- DNA from mummies found at a site once known for its cult to the Egyptian god of the afterlife is unwrapping intriguing insight into the people of ancient Egypt, including a surprise discovery that they had scant genetic ties to sub-Saharan Africa....Caption:
Researcher loads patient samples into a machine for DNA testing (Douglas C. Pizac/AP)
New Study: Hair Samples Reveal Exceptional Information for Investigators
London – Scientists said they developed a new technique in hair fiber analysis with a more refined scientific technique that could reveal much about a person’s lifestyle. According to the scientists, this could potentially provide investigators with vital clues...Caption: