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Forensics : Trump adds 100% tariff on foreign drugs. This is Japanese research. Don’t worry about it changing your genome or shedding. mRNA Vaccine Targets Vision Loss in AMD – Neuroscience News
A new mRNA vaccine developed in Japan has been shown to suppress abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina of mice, offering hope for patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). — Read on neurosciencenews.com/mrna-vaccine-amd-29742/
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Forensics: Gene therapy slows disease. Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC. — Read on http://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cevz13xkxpro
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Forensics: US serial killer case opens door to using cutting-edge DNA data in courts
New York trial could set a legal precedent by admitting findings from whole-genome sequencing as evidence. — Read on http://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03102-8
Forensics: Largest in Calif history. Man freed after 38 years of imprisonment settles for $25 million
Maurice Hastings, 70, who spent 38 years in prison before being found factually innocent, accepted a $25-million settlement from the city of Inglewood. — Read on http://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-24/man-freed-after-38-years-of-imprisonment-settles-for-25-million-in-wrongful-conviction-lawsuit
Forensics: Looking at false claims and confabulations as Trump pushes unproven claims on Tylenol, vaccines and autism
The head of a major OB-GYN organization said Trump’s claims are “irresponsible” and send a “harmful and confusing message.” — Read on spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/health/2025/09/22/trump-rfk-autism-announcement
Forensics: Incredible story of mistakes and lies used to convict. Plus a forensic quack. Oregon police, forensics lab actions result in $14 million payout for Coos County man
Oregon police, forensics lab actions result in $14 million payout for Coos County man – OPB — Read on http://www.opb.org/article/2025/09/22/oregon-police-crime-coos-county-nicholas-mcguffin-lawsuit/
Forensics: Four toddlers died from a genetic defect. She wasn’t emotional enough. Wrongfully jailed mum freed after 20 years speaks out, revives calls for justice reform in Australia
Forensics: Methylation of DNA indicates age of human remains. From Argentina to NJIT: Fulbright Scholar Tackles Forensic Cases of the Unidentified
From Argentina to NJIT: Fulbright Scholar Tackles Forensic Cases of the Unidentified — Read on news.njit.edu/argentina-njit-fulbright-scholar-tackles-forensic-cases-unidentified
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Forensics: Renamed to hide a history of false claims. Junk Science and a Fragile Baby.
Junk Science and a Fragile Baby, by Lenore Skenazy | Creators Syndicate — Read on http://www.creators.com/read/lenore-skenazy/09/25/junk-science-and-a-fragile-baby
Forensics: Forensic expert blows lid on Charlie Kirk suspect’s peculiar final text exchange with lover | Daily Mail Online
The bombshell texts between Tyler Robinson and his transgender partner showed the alleged assassin admitted to shooting Charlie Kirk because he ‘had enough of his hatred.’ — Read on http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15108709/Tyler-Robinson-text.html
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