eDNA

Health & Safety
Environment
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Scientists want to track the world's biodiversity using DNA in the air

6:00am May 22, 2025

Scientists have found a way to sample DNA out of the air on a large scale — making it possible to one day track the health and well being of all kinds of species around the world.

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Spiderwebs can act as air filters that catch environmental DNA from terrestrial vertebrates, scientists say.

Science
Environment

Need to track animals around the world? Tap into the 'spider-verse,' scientists say

9:28am February 01, 2024

by Ari Daniel

Spiderwebs can capture environmental DNA, or eDNA, from vertebrate animals in their area, potentially making them a useful tool in animal monitoring, tracking and conservation.

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