2015-04-27 South Africa Science

WSOC Charlotte   

Reports: Scientists find breakthrough way to tell twins' DNA apart   
WSOC Charlotte
British researchers have discovered a method of telling apart identical twins by examining their DNA, according to Newser.com. Identical twins have identical DNA, which on occasion creates problems for crime scene investigators, Newser.com reports.
Police can now tell identical twins apart – just melt their DNA   New Scientist
Identical twins' DNA separated in scientific first   The New Age Online
Police can spot differences between identical twins by melting DNA   Engadget

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Yibada (English Edition)   

Celebrating Hubble Telescope's Birthday in Stellar Pictures   
Yibada (English Edition)
Friday, April 24, 2015 marks the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. Orbiting Earth at about 569 kilometers above us, the Hubble Space Telescope has been looking deep into the space and capturing stunning images.
Hubble hits 25th anniversary IN SPAAACE – time for telescope to come home   The Register
How the Hubble improved our scope   Independent Online
Week in Geek: Hubble gotchu edition   MSNBC
NEWS.com.au   
Toronto Sun   
CNN International   
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BBC News   

Row over human embryo gene editing   
BBC News
A controversial Chinese study that reveals genes in human embryos have been modified for the first time has sparked fierce debate. The research looked at genetic editing techniques - which in theory can be used to snip out faulty bits of genetic material that ...

Embryonic Research   Financial Express
Genetically modified embryos: a panacea for mankind – or a crime against ...   The Independent
Chinese scientists edit genomes of human embryos   Toronto Star
National Post   
Times of India   
Christian Science Monitor   
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