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Mateus Webba Da Silva: the Angolan expert breaking ground in DNA research

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Mateus Webba Da Silva is an international scientist and DNA expert who

26/10/2020

World

New gene research aims to identify those most at risk from COVID-19

A new genetic research project aims to identify and ultimately protect those most at risk from the current and potential future waves of COVID-19

14/05/2020

World

Belgium's ex-king Albert II admits he fathered a love child

The former monarch has acknowledged he is the biological father of artist Delphine Boël, whose paternity claim he has been battling for years.

28/01/2020

USA

Police searched years for a serial rapist, then found a suspect among their past recruits

"Had he not attempted to join the ranks of the Clayton County Police department, it's questionable as to when we would have apprehended him," police said.

29/08/2019

Belgium

Ex-king of Belgium faces fine or love child DNA paternity test

This Belgian drama started in 1999, when an unauthorised biography of the King's wife published allegations that the king had fathered an illegitimate child.

16/05/2019

Netherlands

DNA ‘confirms’ fertility doctor used own sperm to father 49 children

DNA tests have confirmed the ex-chief of a Dutch sperm bank is the biological father of 49 children, it’s been claimed.

13/04/2019

USA

DNA pioneer stripped of honorary tiles over racist comments

Dr. James Watson told a recenty-aired PBS documentary that genes can cause a difference on average between blacks and whites in IQ tests.

13/01/2019

Greece

Greece fire: DNA testing is the only way to identify people

The only way bodies can be identified is through DNA testing and dental records because people are so badly burnt beyond recognition. It's distressing for everyone

27/07/2018

USA

New blood diopsy test could herald new age in cancer treatment

Doctors are excited at early results of test that could mean widespread early screening, detection and treatment of 10 cancers, significantly impacting survival rates, and slashing health costs.

01/06/2018

United Kingdom

Cheddar Man shows white skin could be a recent phenomenon

Tests conducted on the skeleton of an ancient human ancestor who lived in England show he had "dark to black" skin, researchers said.

07/02/2018

Spain

Salvador Dali: DNA test proves woman is not artist’s daughter

A Spanish woman who believed she was the daughter of Salvador Dali has lost her decade-long battle to prove she is the Spanish surrealist’s only child and heir.

06/09/2017

Spain

Dali is not the Daddy, says DNA

06/09/2017

Destinations

Five futuristic trends shaping tourism

Innovative ideas and projects shaping the future of globe-trotting.

15/08/2017

World News

Genetic breakthrough could cure hereditary disorders

Scientists have moved a step closer to curing hereditary disorders by safely repairing a gene in a human embryo. A joint team from The United States and South Korea allowed embryos to develop for five days and succeeded in normalizing a mutant gene.

03/08/2017

Spain

Salvador Dali's intact moustache

Salvador Dali's body has been exhumed for DNA samples to settle a paternity case - and in a typically surrrealist twist his moustache was found to be intact.

21/07/2017

Spain

Salvador Dali's body exhumed for DNA tests to settle a paternity claim

DNA samples have been taken from the body of Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dali to try to settle a paternity claim.

21/07/2017

Germany

German police find DNA of neo-Nazi cell member on girl's remains

Police in Germany say they have recovered DNA from the recently discovered remains of a girl who disappeared 15 years ago, claiming it matches that of a dead member of a neo-Nazi terror…

14/10/2016

World News

Baby with three genetic parents is born

Fertility doctors using a brand new technique to eliminate inherited disease have helped a woman deliver a baby with three genetic parents.

28/09/2016

Belgium

Najim Laachraoui identified as accomplice of Paris attackers

Najim Laachraoui has been identified as an accomplice of the Paris attackers who killed 130 people in a series of shootings and bombings last

21/03/2016

United Kingdom

British embryo research 'first step' to 'legalisation of GM babies'

British scientists have been given the green light to edit the genes of human embryos for research. A controversial technique will be used, that some

01/02/2016