Top Crime Alerts for July 25, 2024
A Cedar Rapids man has been arrested and charged with several counts of theft and burglary in connection with a string of crimes in the area. The suspect is believed to have broken into numerous businesses and homes, stealing thousands of dollars worth of property. Police were able to track down and arrest the suspect after receiving several tips from the community. They say that the investigation is still ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
FDA: Whole Genome Sequencing: Cracking the Genetic Code for Foodborne Illness
A person commits a crime, and the detective uses DNA evidence collected from the crime scene to track the criminal down. An outbreak of foodborne illness makes people sick, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses DNA evidence to track down the bacteria that caused it. Sound far-fetched? It’s not. The FDA has […]