The Privacy Risks of DNA Shedding in the Air
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DNA left behind in the environment can be used to identify individuals, according to a study by the University of Florida. The researchers found that high-quality DNA could be extracted from water, sand, and even air, allowing them to identify individuals in every medium they tested. The ethical implications of sequencing the DNA of people who may not have consented need to be considered and weighed against the benefits of using such technology in research, the authors said.
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