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Murder victim had two sets of DNA.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2026, v. 269, n. 3577. P. 10 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Le Page, Michael 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses a rare case of chimerism found in a murder victim, whose body contained both male (XY) and female (XX) cells due to a unique genetic condition. This phenomenon, likely resulting from a single egg being fertilized by two sperm, led to varying proportions of male and female cells across different tissues. The forensic examination revealed that the woman, who lived in China and had a son, exhibited no outward signs of her chimerism, which is often only detectable through genetic testing. The article highlights that this case is notable for its extensive organ testing and contributes to the understanding of chimerism, a condition that can arise from various genetic processes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2026/01, Vol. 269, Issue 3577, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • Accession Number:190705254
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