Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 13, 2015 DNA Spectrum, a leading consumer genomics company, constantly updates the public with original content designed to inform the public about this constantly changing field. In its latest article "Genetic Storage: Cord Blood vs. DNA", the company compares and contrasts two current genetic storage methods: umbilical blood banking and DNA sample collection. While both methods have merit, DNA collection has proven to be an increasingly cost-effective and efficient option for the common consumer. DNA storage has proven itself to be advantageous over cord blood banking for a number of reasons. First, the sample harvesting process is relatively simple. Most DNA stored samples are collected via cheek swabs, which is an easy and non-intrusive method versus attempting to collect umbilical cord blood immediately after birth. Second, the preservation costs are dramatically reduced. DNA Spectrum provides DNA storage plans that cost $2 per month. Advances in genetic sequencing continue at a rapid pace leading to continuous medical breakthroughs. Research now shows that 90 percent of cancers are primarily caused by genetic mutations. By isolating the causes of such diseases to their genetic components, the opportunities to cure them are likely around the corner. An individuals human DNA … Continue reading →

State police said DNA evidence led to the arrest of a Waltersburg man accused of breaking into an 89-year-old womans home in Georges Township, cutting her phone lines and taking her medical alert necklace, before stealing her purse. Charles Edward Thomas, 26, of 952 Bolden Road, and another, unidentified man, broke into Leona Sausmans Walnut Hill Road home around 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2013, according to a complaint filed in the matter. Sausman told police that she was awakened by one of the man standing beside her bed, demanding money and jewelry, and rummaging through her personal items. One of the men also pointed a handgun at her, police said. Sausman tried to activate her medical alert necklace, but one of the men pulled it off of her neck and smacked her in the face, Trooper James Garlick said in the complaint filed against Thomas. Sausman told the men her purse was in the other room, Garlick said, and the men left her room. When she felt they had left her home, Sausman got out of her bed, into a wheelchair, police said. When she made her way into her living room, Sausman was unable to call for help … Continue reading →