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August 30, 2019
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Who Gets to Say If Warren’s Apology to Cherokee Nation Is Enough?
Critics of the Massachusetts senator's DNA gaffe remain unsatisfied with her response—and the establishment media has no idea how to handle it.
October 16, 2018
The New DNA Paradigm
Do we control our genetic information, or is it controlling us?
August 14, 2018
How Scientists Discovered Extra Steps in Evolution
In Darwin’s theory, parents pass traits down to their children and the best survive. David Quammen’s new book explains a more complicated process.
June 21, 2018
The perils of using DNA tests to reunite migrant children with their parents.
February 24, 2016
The Troubling Rise of Rapid DNA Testing
Will new DNA tests help convict violent offenders or curb privacy?
December 17, 2015
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How Computers Help Biologists Hack Life’s Secrets
October 26, 2015
How DNA Evidence Incriminated an Impossible Suspect
Not all DNA evidence is equally valuable or trustworthy
June 13, 2013
The Supreme Court Reveals its Ignorance of Genetics
June 4, 2013
A Damning Dissent: Scalia's Smartest, Wittiest Ruling of All Time
Justice Antonin Scalia was at his finest in criticizing the Court over its approval of DNA swabs
February 27, 2013
Does the Government Deserve Your DNA?
The crucial privacy case before the Supreme Court
February 8, 2013
Where DNA Doesn't Count
Will Kentucky finally give non-death row prisoners the right to test old evidence?

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