DNA tests
Coverage of DNA tests in the Nexus archive.
- Defense tries to sow doubt about evidence in Charlie Kirk's killing
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk, challenged the reliability of DNA evidence and confessions during a hearing. Prosecutors asserted they have overwhelming evidence, including DNA analysis and a recorded interview with a former roommate, to advance the case to trial. Judge Tony Graf will decide the case's next steps after further proceedings.
- SC balances child’s right to know paternity and alleged father’s right to privacy
The Supreme Court balances a child's right to know paternity against an alleged father's right to privacy, holding that DNA tests should not be routine but may be ordered in cases of continuous paternity denial to ensure justice.
- CIA accused of using Ancestry and 23andMe to 'hunt down' alien bloodlines in millions of DNA tests
The article accuses the CIA of using DNA testing companies Ancestry and 23andMe to track alien bloodlines through millions of DNA tests. The claim suggests a conspiracy involving government surveillance of genetic data for undisclosed purposes.
- CIA accused of using Ancestry and 23andMe to 'hunt down' alien bloodlines in millions of DNA tests
The CIA has been accused of utilizing genetic data from Ancestry and 23andMe to identify alien bloodlines within millions of DNA tests, raising privacy and ethical concerns.