Fascinating news feature on @jlittlefair.bsky.social @profsicreer.bsky.social & many others. Insights, opportunities & challenges of air eDNA monitoring - not just spores and pollen but tigers too.
The air is full of DNA — here’s what scientists are using it for www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Airborne genetic material can be used to paint a picture of ecosystem health, watch for invasive species and even identify humans.