Supreme Court limits patent on natural DNA in cancer tests
The court rules naturally occurring DNA segments are not patentable but synthetic cDNA can be patented, overturning decades of grants as to Myriad Genetics. The decision aims to preserve research openness while allowing biotech innovation, with industry experts noting limited impact on existing diagnostics and a shift toward synthetic alternatives.
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Robert B. Darnell
New York
Clarence Thomas
Myriad
Thomas
Woman Shot in Hand by BB Gun Incident Reported
Police investigated a Wednesday incident in the 600 block of West First Street after a woman claimed she was shot in the hand with a BB gun. The report says neighborhood children were shooting at each other when the gun fired as the mother confiscated it. Citi Mortgage Company staff were contacted at 1000 Technologies Drive.
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West First Street
Citi Mortgage Company
1000 Technologies Drive
Stolen appliances reported in Wednesday police blotter
Police responded to Byrne Street on Wednesday after a mobile home was pried open and a stove refrigerator and air conditioner were stolen valued at $600. Victims could not provide a complete list of items.
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Byrne Street
Local Crimes Include Shoplifting and Property Damage
A Wednesday incident at 3801 S. Main St. involved a subject leaving with 129 dollars of consumable items without paying. Police were dispatched to 300 block of West Brasher Street for a reported license plate loss, and a separate criminal damage case on West Hervey Street saw a lawn chair and porcelain donkey broken. Crime Stoppers urges tips at 888-59-TIPS with anonymity and possible rewards.
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S. Main St
West Brasher Street
West Hervey Street
Fire Ravages Colorado and New Mexico Forcing Evacuations
Firefighters battle a Colorado Springs area blaze that has destroyed at least 360 homes and prompted evacuations. In New Mexico, Kingston residents evacuated as flames neared their historic town while the Thompson Ridge and Tres Lagunas fires near Pecos showed progress. Weather remains hot and windy with forecast dry thunderstorms and possible rain later in the week.
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Colorado
Colorado Springs
New Mexico
Kingston
Gila National Forest
Santa Fe National Forest
Thompson Ridge
Valles Caldera National Preserve
Tres Lagunas
Pecos
National Weather Service
No Puppy Love Here in Cross-Border Harassment Case
An interstate dispute over an AKC English Mastiff puppy led to harassment after a check bounced. Jill Harcass sold the dog to a Roswell man after repossession from Tonkawa breeder. The buyer received offensive texts and asked the seller to stop contacting him. Roswell Police told the woman to cease messages.
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Tonkawa
Oklo
Jill Harcuff
Roswell
RPD
Sabrina
Morales
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