When I worked in forensics, we had access to a boiling water tap as a way to bypass the kettle when making tea. Little did I know that our instant hot water dispenser was potentially worth 450 million dollars. The story starts with ecology. Yawn. I know. Most people dislike ecology. But trust me: this … Continue reading
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The Interrogation of Mr. DNA, Part 2 of 3: Amplification
Previously, on The Interrogation of Mr. DNA: A woman, found dead in her apartment. Blood on her mouth and teeth which may belong to the murderer. At the crime lab, our heroic technician, Greg, has just finished extracting the DNA from the blood spots. No pee breaks on this one, folks. Our show resumes. With … Continue reading