July Contest and Eye on DNA Links for 2 July 2007

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted July 2, 2007 in DNA Testing, DNA and Genealogy, Eye on DNA Headlines, Geeky DNA T-shirts

Announcing the July Eye on DNA Contest! Between July 1 and 31, leave a comment on any post and be entered in a drawing for a geeky DNA t-shirt courtesy of JMK Genealogy Gifts!

And here are today’s excellent Eye on DNA links:

• From July 2 to 5, Royal Society is hosting the Summer Science Exhibition near London’s Trafalgar Square, which includes two DNA-related exhibits - Building Living Machines With BioBricks and Journey to the Centre of the Cell. (via Londonist )
• Dentists are now offering Toothprints, a thermoplastic wafer, that can be used to make a full arch bite impression for identifying missing children. Manufacturer Kerr claims that DNA can also be extracted from the saliva left on Toothprints and there’s even enough scent left on the wafer for trained dogs to track.
• RPM at evolgen delves into the New York Times -A Challenge to Gene Theory, a Tougher Look at Biotech. And like RPM, I couldn’t really get the gist of the article either.
• Medical devices entrepreneur James LeVoy Sorenson, one of the wealthiest and most involved people in the genomics and genetic genealogy industry, is featured in USA Today. He believes there will be peace on earth when DNA proves that that we’re all related and “sons and daughters of God.”
• Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) wants to help us live to 100. They’ve developed a blood test that can assess DNA damage. The results of this DNA test are to assist doctors in making treatment and lifestyle recommendations for disease prevention. According to HMI World, over 800,000 Americans will celebrate their 100th birthday by 2050. You can also watch this video interview of Dr. Michael Fenech speaking about the “genome health analysis test.”

Tags: genetics, genes, dna, sorenson genomics, genome, genomics, royal society, genealogy, dna test, toothprints

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Comment by David Bradley

2007-07-02 14:17:20

You know I’d love to wear one of these Tees, but I’m not sure my wife would let me out of the house in case she thought I had plans for extracurricular transfer of that sexy DNA elsewhere…not that she doesn’t trust me or anything, of course…

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Comment by Hsien

2007-07-02 14:28:44

No worries. If you win, you can choose another design. I think this one is suitable for you.

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Comment by nin_ers

2007-07-04 17:14:54

exelent t-shirt! XD!. lov DNA!

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Comment by DnaGeneKits.com

2007-07-06 19:43:05

I want one, I sure need one.

Just going through your blog, I must say it has wealth of information on Dna. My favourite topic.

Vijay

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Comment by Ramūnas

2007-07-16 07:20:34

This T-shirt is my dream DNA is my holly grail. I remember when in my second year study i’ve made d.i.y. T-shirt with apoptotic cell and was very proud of it.

The life is like a double helix: up and down, up and down.

Sincerely from a new voice on genetics blogosphere: http://cancer-genetics.com/

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Comment by Merideth

2007-07-16 23:51:36

I’m the second generation of women with the speed bump of breast cancer, worse yet my niece is the third generation. We are the generations which will survive this, our angel (my mom, her grandmother)will ensure this to be true. The other seven women, in my family, are contemplating genetic testing. While we wait, we are vigilant and not paranoid. I’ll support each with their decision. Love and laughter help.
Meri

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Comment by Dr House

2007-07-22 03:14:25

I’m out of Vicodin… Give my a shirt.

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Comment by Thomas Joseph

2007-07-27 09:37:53

This t-shirt would be too revealing. Need a t-shirt with a different comment…..

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Comment by Hsien

2007-07-27 10:09:00

Certainly! If you win, you’re welcome to choose a different design.

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