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Revolutionary eDNA Tracking Method Identifies Wildlife and Pathogens

6/5/2025

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Scientists at the University of Florida have unveiled a groundbreaking method to track wildlife and substances through environmental DNA (eDNA) captured from the air. Their research, featured in *Nature Ecology & Evolution*, highlights eDNA's remarkable capability to identify human pathogens and uncover illicit drugs in Dublin, paving the way for advancements in environmental research and public health monitoring.

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Scientists at the University of Florida have unveiled a groundbreaking method to track wildlife and substances through environmental DNA (eDNA) captured from the air. Their research, featured in *Nature Ecology & Evolution*, highlights eDNA's remarkable capability to identify human pathogens and uncover illicit drugs in Dublin, paving the way for advancements in environmental research and public health monitoring.