Norwegian lawyer wants a committee to look at faulty DNA analyses in criminal cases
Lawyer Arvid Sjødin believes that multiple innocent people may have been convicted due to incorrect DNA analyzes in the last 30 years. He believes that…
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DNA from 10,000-year-old chewing gum reveals the secrets of Stone Age Scandinavians
The author of this article is Jan Hoole, Lecturer in Biology at Keele University. Chewing gum may seem like a modern habit but that’s apparently…
Ancient DNA sheds light on the mysterious origins of the first Scandinavians
The author of this article is Jan Apel, Senior Lecturer of Archaeology at Lund University. Tracking the migration of humans isn’t easy, but genetics is…
The great study of DNA changes the image of the Vikings: Not blonde and tall after all
The stereotypical notions of the Scandinavian Vikings as a uniform group must be adjusted according to the DNA analysis of 442 skeletons. Of these, 46…
Almost 100 wolves registered in Norway
Almost 100 wolves registered in Norway this winter Between 93 and 99 wolves are registered within Norway’s borders. This winter’s count of the carnivores is…
Fish vaccinated with DNA not genetically modified
Fish vaccinated with DNA are not defined as being genetically modified Fish vaccinated with the Clynav DNA vaccine are not classified as genetically modified organisms…
Skeletal shock for Norwegian researchers at Viking hunting
The riddle of the Viking chief Rollo’s rise remains unresolved. Norwegian researchers tested skeletal remains that were supposed to be from his descendants, but that…
DNA profiles still illegally stored after six years
Six years after the Data Supervision revealed the illegal storage of DNA profiles of innocent people, there are still many such profiles being illegally stored….
DNA hunters has opened Viking grave in Normandie
Norwegian researchers have finally got to open the tomb of the Viking leader Rollo’s descendants. They will find out whether Rollo was the same Rollo…
Several hundred are requested to submit DNA sample after the rape in Lillestrøm city
Police have called in hundreds of people from immigrant backgrounds to submit voluntary DNA samples in the investigation of a brutal rape in Lillestrøm last…
