DNA points to royal roots in Africa

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: An African-American uses DNA testing to trace his heritage back to Cameroon ... and is welcomed as a long-lost relative by the country's royalty. Cameroon - Africa - United States - DNA profiling - DNA

House is gone, but home will always be in Orange, Texas for Seahawks' Earl Thomas

Safety Earl Thomas grew up in Orange, Texas. Hurricane Rita wiped out the family home five years ago, but the area will always be home for the Seahawks rookie.

DNASwab by DNAExam Combines Convenience with Confidentiality at Home

The DNA Identity Testing Center is pleased to launch the DNASwab™ DNA Testing Collection Kit, a line of DNA test products that representatives hope will add a new level of confidentiality to its private DNA testing process. "Our DNA kit provides convenience and ease of use in the privacy of the client's own home," says company President Miguel Castro. "We also provide an 800 number so that our ...

GT baby's death leads to charges

A Traverse City woman is accused of wrapping her newborn baby in sheets and blankets and hiding it in a shed, where police said the body remained for about seven months before the family dog dragged it outside.

Lower bail denied by judge

TRENTON -- A judge yesterday refused to lower bail for a city man accused of raping and beating a woman in Chambersburg last month.