Environmental DNA—or eDNA for short—is DNA left behind in the environment like fingerprints at a crime scene. But what is eDNA, exactly? Would the answer help us collect eDNA from the environment more ...

The ability to extract trace bits of DNA from soil, water, and even air is revolutionizing science. But it's not foolproof. In the late 1980s, at a federal research facility in Pensacola, Florida, ...

Forensics experts gather DNA to understand who was present at a crime scene. But what if the crime occurred in the middle of a lake, where DNA could be carried far and wide by wind and waves? That's ...

Biological matter left behind in the water allows us to follow these animals without ever setting eyes on them.

The ability to extract trace bits of DNA from soil, water, and even air is revolutionizing science. Are there pitfalls? By Peter Andrey Smith/Undark Published Feb 14, 2024 8:06 AM EST This article was ...

Environmental DNA, also known as eDNA, is genetic material shed from animals and plants that scientists can use to tell what kinds of organisms are living in an environment. However, scientists ...

Scientists have developed a pioneering tool that can pinpoint where invasive species have been, aiding eradication efforts. Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to ...