May 28 2010

Genetically Engineered Fruit Fly Smells Light

Tag: Genes,Genetic Science,Genetic Testing — Tracy Staedter @ 12:55 pm
The flies perceive the blue light as the odor of rotting fruit. Mmmm. Yummy.

May 11 2010

Stress Can Change Your DNA

Tag: Current Events,Emotions,Genes,Genetic Science,Genetic Testing,Health,Mental Health — Teresa Shipley @ 5:18 pm
New research says that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder isn't all in your mind -- it's in your genes, too.

May 07 2010

DNA Frees Innocent Man, But What About Eyewitnesses?

Tag: Crime,Current Events,Genetic Science,Genetic Testing,Safety and Prevention,Scandals and Trials — Benjamin Radford @ 7:29 pm
An innocent man was recently freed by DNA testing; but what about the people who saw him do it?

Apr 28 2010

The CSI Effect: How TV Influences True Crime

Tag: Crime,Current Events,Genetic Science,Genetic Testing,Recreation and Entertainment,Scandals and Trials — Benjamin Radford @ 1:00 pm
Fictional TV crime dramas can influence real-world crimes and juries.

Apr 28 2010

The CSI Effect: How TV Influences True Crime

Tag: Crime,Current Events,Genetic Science,Genetic Testing,Recreation and Entertainment,Scandals and Trials — Benjamin Radford @ 1:00 pm
Fictional TV crime dramas can influence real-world crimes and juries.
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