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 TV Host Bill Nye Arrested for Manufacturing and Selling Illegal Drugs?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Chick-fil-A Pay a $17 Starting Wage?
Company spokesperson: "Chick-fil-A restaurants are individually owned and operated, so wage decisions are made at the local level."
Did the Obamacare Website Cost More Than What It Will Cost to Build Trump’s Border Wall?
A spurious quote attributed to actor/comedian Tim Allen was shared by one of President Donald Trump's sons.
Did Tanya McDowell Get 5 Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School While Felicity Huffman Got 14 Days?
Memes comparing Tanya McDowell to various school-related criminal cases surface frequently.
Was a Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Sending Her Son to a Better School?
Images contrasting the sentencings of white swimmers with that of homeless mother Tanya McDowell depicted perceived inequality in the criminal-justice system.