Last seen: October 15, 2021 6:49 pm
I assume all the volumes of various City Directories have been gone through? San Francisco Public Library’s website looks like it still has theirs, as…
It is very easy to get a death certificate, I’ve gotten quite a few. Just remember to check the "Informational" box, you do not need to get…
Actually looked up how to get it, seems simple enough, so I will snd out the form and money this week for Harriet’s Death Cert. I am not so curious as…
Can DNA tests be preserved numerically, or, say, on/as a chart so that it’s not necessary to rely on samples that may degrade? Any DNA test thats bee…
Marie I don’t believe that we have Harriet Sullivan’s death certificate, only Ross’s. This is the only thing we have on Harriet’s death. Thanks for t…
How forthcoming is SFPD with their info? A few cells now can be all you need. But what did they do with them? I would assume found them by putting the…
Yes, thank you! I am actually taking an exam and DNA is a topic! lol (makes my head hurt) Sorry for the delay. Thanks again Seagull. DNA is cool…
You’ve brought up another interesting point, Marie: the necessity of a relative’s DNA being used to provide identification. I’m no legal scholar, but …
Marie: Thank you muchly for providing us with knowledgeable info re DNA, mtDNA, etc. It would appear, to my aging eyes that, despite degradation, s…
(this is a question of cell deterioration, i.e. what type of cells deteriorate more slowly/quickly – I’m sure marie can tell us more about that aspect…
Only if the hair follicle is present is there a chance of DNA or mtDNA being present. If any is found on a hair without the follicle it could be shed …
As I was writing and rewriting my post yesterday I misspoke when I said haploid genomes like the mitochondria have a lower mutation rate, as with the …
I do agree with what all of you are saying, but if I find something interesting, though coincidental, or zynchronemous?, I will probably post it for t…