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- 1Israel Says It Killed Hamas Militant Behind Noa Argamani's Abduction●Israel Kills Hamas Terrorist Behind Noa Argamani Kidnapping
Israel announced it killed the Hamas militant it holds responsible for the abduction of Noa Argamani during the October 7, 2023 attack. Argamani, whose capture became one of the most widely recognized images of that day, was later rescued by Israeli forces in June 2024. The announcement is drawing attention to the ongoing Israeli campaign targeting Hamas figures involved in the massacre.
- 2Frozen Zoo scientist on preserving wildlife DNA for the future●Preserving wildlife DNA for the future: Interview with the Frozen Zoo’s Katie Heineman
The Frozen Zoo, a genetic repository storing DNA samples from thousands of endangered species, is being profiled in an interview with its scientist Katie Heineman. She discusses how preserving wildlife genetic material today could help conservation, research and possibly species revival in the future. The feature highlights the growing role of biobanks in protecting biodiversity as extinction rates rise.
- 3p53 found to prevent chromothripsis by balancing transcription and replication▼p53 keeps a transcription–replication balance that prevents chromothripsis
New research reported in Nature shows that the p53 protein, best known as a tumour suppressor, maintains a balance between transcription and DNA replication in cells. When this balance is disrupted, chromosomes can shatter in a catastrophic event known as chromothripsis, a recognised driver of cancer. The findings clarify how p53 guards genome integrity beyond its established roles in halting damaged cells.
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In the Garlasco murder case, prosecutor Fabio Garofano criticised defence lawyers De Rensis and Bocellari after DNA findings on the bicycle pedals were discussed at the Parma court of assizes. He described their arguments as theatrical and improper. The exchange kept attention on the contested DNA evidence in the killing of Chiara Poggi.
- 5Sheeppox DNA found hidden in medieval gospel parchments●Ancient virus hunters: how we discovered sheeppox DNA hidden in medieval gospels by Kevin Daly DNA can survive in parchm
Researchers report discovering sheeppox viral DNA preserved in the parchment of medieval gospel manuscripts, showing that DNA can survive in animal-skin writing material for well over a thousand years. The finding highlights how ancient manuscripts can serve as archives of long-lost pathogens, offering virologists and historians a new window into the diseases circulating among medieval livestock and the people who handled them.
- 6Yutong Zhang presents DNA nanodevice research at ChemBioTalks●Interesting Flash Talk at the 6th Virtual @ ChemBioTalks by Yutong Zhang. She talked about using # DNA nanodevices to st
Researcher Yutong Zhang gave a flash talk at the 6th virtual ChemBioTalks event, presenting work on using DNA nanodevices to measure pH levels around lysosomes in living cells. The talk relates to a study published in Nature Cell Biology. The work offers a new way to track chemical conditions inside cells, drawing interest from the chemistry and biology community.
- 7GenoPalate and Mather Partner on Personalized Nutrition for Senior Living●GenoPalate and Mather Announce Enterprise Partnership to Bring Personalized Nutrition Insights to Senior Living
GenoPalate, a personalized nutrition company, and Mather, a senior living organization, have announced an enterprise partnership to bring DNA-based nutrition insights to older adults in senior living communities. The collaboration will integrate GenoPalate's personalized dietary recommendations into Mather's wellness offerings, aiming to support healthier aging through tailored nutrition guidance.
- 8Security researchers flag possible phishing site 21argarena4.com▼Possible Phishing 🎣 on: ⚠️hxxp[:]//21argarena4[.]com 🧬 Analysis at: https:// urldna.io/scan/6abb5baa3b77500 004b4aab1 #
Cybersecurity observers are warning about a possible phishing website at 21argarena4.com. The domain, which imitates the Arena of Valor ARG Arena branding, has been defanged in warnings and submitted to the URLdna scanning service for analysis. The alert is being shared within infosec communities alongside tags for phishing, scams and general cybersecurity awareness.
- 9ChemBioTalks virtual conference highlights DNA nanodevice research●The Flash Talks were again an absolute highlight of the 6th Virtual # ChemBioTalks . We heard three exciting talks on DN
The sixth Virtual ChemBioTalks conference has wrapped up, with its Flash Talks session singled out as a highlight. Three short presentations covered DNA nanodevices, protein labeling, and degraders targeting bacterial proteins. The speakers won the event's Abstract Challenge, and organizers congratulated them, drawing attention from the online science community.
- 10Spanish-Language Delivery Phishing Link Flagged by Researchers▼Possible Phishing 🎣 on: ⚠️hxxps[:]//qrco[.]de/modifica-tu-entrega 🧬 Analysis at: https:// urldna.io/scan/6abb155a3b77500
Security researchers have flagged a phishing link circulating via a QR-code shortener service, with a Spanish-language address ("modifica tu entrega", meaning "modify your delivery") suggesting a fake parcel-delivery scam. The link has been submitted for technical analysis on a URL-scanning platform. Cybersecurity observers warn that such QR-code delivery scams trick recipients into entering payment or personal details on fake courier sites.
- 11Security Researchers Flag Facebook Phishing Site on Blogspot●Possible Phishing 🎣 on: ⚠️hxxps[:]//facebok-facebook[.]blogspot[.]com/?m=1 🧬 Analysis at: https:// urldna.io/scan/6abae3
Cybersecurity observers are warning about a suspected phishing site impersonating Facebook, hosted at a lookalike Blogspot address. The domain 'facebok-facebook.blogspot.com' uses a misspelling of the platform's name to trick users. A scan of the URL has been published on URLDNA so others can review the technical details. The warning is circulating among infosec communities, with users urged to treat the link as a scam and avoid entering any credentials.