Proteins are like tiny messengers in our body. They play a big role in diseases, drugs, and research. So, spotting them quickly and accurately is super important. There's a cool new way to do this using something called microscale thermophoresis (MST). It's like a heat wave that helps us see these p
In the quiet of a Tucson neighborhood, a single glove has become a crucial clue in the mysterious disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. This isn't just any glove; it's one that might be linked to a masked figure caught on camera near her home. The FBI has confirmed that DNA from this glove cou
A brutal crime from 1993 finally saw justice in 2024. A 53-year-old man, Dana Shepherd, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the rape and murder of a young art student, Carmen Van Huss. This case was solved using advanced DNA technology that matched the suspect's DNA to his relatives' DNA in a da
In the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the most important clue is a video of a masked man. This man was seen messing with her doorbell camera just before she went missing. The sheriff in charge of the case says this man is the key to solving the mystery. The video shows a man with a ski mask,
A local sheriff's decision to use a private lab instead of the FBI's resources is causing delays in solving the case of a missing elderly woman. The FBI wanted to analyze key evidence, like a glove and DNA samples, at their advanced lab in Virginia. But the Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, chose to
A neighbor of Annie Guthrie’s house says police asked to look on his property after the FBI visited. The sheriff’s crew has been walking the streets, knocking on doors and asking for permission to search, while many residents seem willing to help. A truck from the Pima County Search and Rescue unit
Deep in a cave in Italy, scientists made an astonishing discovery. They found the remains of a teenager who lived 12, 000 years ago. This young person had a rare condition that affected her bones. Her arms and legs were much shorter than usual. This condition is called acromesomelic dysplasia, Marot
A new DNA lab is set to open in North Charleston, aiming to speed up criminal investigations and reduce backlogs. This lab, the Tri-County Biological Science Center, is a joint effort by Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. It's a big step forward, as the area has struggled with delays in
A true crime documentary has taken the world by storm, reminding everyone of a chilling event from over two decades ago. Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, released on Netflix, has quickly climbed the charts, becoming one of the most-watched films on the platform. The documentary's success is no surprise
In a world where some crimes go unsolved for years, a breakthrough in DNA technology is offering hope. Othram, a company based in Texas, is using advanced methods to extract DNA from old evidence. They then analyze it to build a profile of the suspect. This is not your average DNA test. It looks at
