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. 2023 Oct;39(10):777-779.
doi: 10.1051/medsci/2023111. Epub 2023 Nov 9.

[DNA everywhere]

[Article in French]
Bertrand Jordan  1
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[DNA everywhere]

[Article in French]
Bertrand Jordan. Med Sci (Paris). 2023 Oct.
Free article

Abstract

Advanced analysis of environmental DNA for diversity monitoring using deep sequencing reveals the presence of human DNA in many samples connected to human activity.Moreover, this DNA is in relatively good condition and can be used for genetic survey of populations and even individuals. This opens many interesting scientific opportunities but also raises serious privacy issues.

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