Using Airborne Environmental DNA to Identify Intruders in Burglaries

Using Airborne Environmental DNA to Identify Intruders in Burglaries

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This development highlights the growing use of environmental DNA (eDNA) in forensic science to aid in solving crimes without traditional biological evidence. Researchers are now focusing on capturing trace amounts of airborne eDNA left by intruders during residential burglaries, potentially offering a new method for identifying suspects.

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