New Scientist reviews Turi King's "The Secrets of Our DNA" — a fascinating look at forensic genetics
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Michael Le Page
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This article is a review/recommendation of Turi King's book "The Secrets of Our DNA," written by Michael Le Page for New Scientist. The book explores the power of DNA analysis in solving crimes, exonerating the wrongly convicted, and identifying historical figures like Richard III. The review highlights fascinating cases including a mysterious female serial killer whose DNA appeared across Europe, and discusses how DNA evidence has both freed innocent people and helped catch perpetrators. The book is presented as an insider's must-read that covers the science and real-world impact of DNA forensics.
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bskyNew Scientist reviews Turi King's "The Secrets of Our DNA" — a fascinating look at forensic geneticsnewscientist.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIn 1993, a 62-year-old woman in the town of Idar-Oberstein in Germany was found strangled with florist wire.
DNA found on a coffee cup suggested that two people were present besides the victim and that one of the apparent killers was a woman.
In 2001, the suspected female murderer's DNA turned up again in Germany, this time on the body of a strangled 61-year-old man in Freiburg.
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