Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity
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Environmental DNA (eDNA) technology now allows researchers to extract genetic information from a single cup of water to track wildlife species, monitor pollution, detect pathogens, and assess biodiversity without intrusive field trapping or observation—advancing non-invasive monitoring of ecosystems and human health.
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