New DNA tools to identify remains from 9/11 [The Morning Call]

<p>A trip back in time to history: It is September 11 2001, and the twin towers of the world trade centers are struck by hijacked planes in what became the biggest terrorist attack on American soil. </p> <p>Over 3000 deaths are recorded. Many of their remains burnt and scattered beyond recognition. Actually, more than 1,100 victims of the 9/11 attacks are yet to be identified. </p> <p>But fast forward to now, seventeen years later, a team in a New York laboratory is working to identify the remains. </p> <p>With improved technology and remarkable progress using new <span class="caps">DNA</span> techniques, hope, is somewhat beaming for the identification of some these remains.</p>