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- 1Kouri Richins case sees legal developments in Utah●LIVE | UT v. Kouri Richins - Investigators Charged?!? Huge Win in Civil Case!
Kouri Richins, the Utah woman charged with murdering her husband, is back in focus as commentators discuss claims that investigators in her case may face charges themselves and what is described as a significant win for her side in a related civil case. Legal commentators are weighing what these developments could mean for the criminal proceedings.
- 2Scientists identify genetic deletion behind orange cats●Two sets of investigators have found that orange cats have their color because of a deletion of ~5,000 base pairs at a p
Two research teams have independently found that orange coat color in cats stems from a deletion of roughly 5,000 base pairs on the X chromosome. Because males carry only one X chromosome, they turn orange all over, while females show patchy orange coloring such as in calico cats. The parallel findings settle a long-standing question about the genetics of a familiar and beloved cat pattern.
- 3Second 9/11 victim identified through new DNA technology▼Second 9/11 victim ID’d using cutting-edge genetic technology, investigators say
New York City investigators have identified a second September 11 victim using advanced genetic testing techniques, according to the New York Post. The identification adds to the long-running effort to name victims of the 2001 attacks, more than two decades on, as forensic DNA methods continue to improve and allow remains previously unidentifiable to be matched to victims.