Elizabeth Warren’s DNA Claim Inflames Some Native Americans
DNA tests are not typically used as evidence to determine tribal membership.
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Trump Lashes Out at Warren over DNA Test, Calls Her ‘Phony!’
A DNA analysis done on Sen. Warren provides strong evidence she has Native American heritage.
Study: DNA Websites Cast Broad Net for Identifying People
With DNA databases "you need just a minute fraction of the population to really identify many more people," said Yaniv Erlich of Columbia University, an author of the study.
Accused Burglar Doesn’t Flush Toilet, Leaves DNA for Police
Ventura, California investigators say a suspect who stopped for a mid-burglary bathroom break left DNA evidence in the toilet that led to his arrest.
Do Women Retain DNA From Every Man They Have Ever Slept With?
This claim, like the microchimerism the viral article responsible for it purports to describe, is an incongruous mixture of information whose ultimate purpose remains unclear.
Can Ancestry.com Take Ownership of Your DNA Data?
An experienced attorney's blog post has caused widespread concern.
Did a Study Prove That Airport Scanners ‘Rip Apart’ Your DNA?
To paraphrase the actual scientists involved with the research: "No."
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Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Will Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check Count Against Your 2020 Tax Refund?
While the stimulus payment is technically a tax credit, its categorization as such was made only so the government could disperse payments using the IRS’ existing infrastructure.
Did Harvard Admit Michelle Obama’s Degrees Are Fake?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Trump Benefit Financially by Promoting Hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 Treatment?
The U.S. president is invested in several mutual funds — some of which include very minor stakes in pharmaceutical companies.