DNA

Jack the Ripper’s identity revealed 130 years on after DNA match

Jack the Ripper’s identity revealed 130 years on after DNA match

The descendants of his victim’s are calling for a new inquest. It’s a mystery that has remained in public discourse for 130 years, and it seems we may finally have a breakthrough. Jack The Ripper is one of the most recognisable names in the world – for all the wrong reasons. The infamous serial killer tortured and […]

1 year ago

Mum waiting for DNA results after man claims he’s her son who went missing in 1991

Mum waiting for DNA results after man claims he’s her son who went missing in 1991

It’s the third time this year that an individual has claimed to be the woman’s missing son. A British mother is currently awaiting DNA results to find out whether a Danish man claiming to be her missing son is in fact him. 51-year-old Kerry Needham from Sheffield has spent the last 33 years desperately searching […]

2 years ago

Baby with DNA from three people born for the first time in UK

Baby with DNA from three people born for the first time in UK

A baby with DNA from three different people has been born in the UK. According to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, the baby was born after a special IVF procedure. The child’s mother underwent mitochondrial donation treatment to prevent the infant from inheriting a serious mitochondrial disease. The treatment is only eligible for those […]

3 years ago