Air pollution monitors have been accidentally harvesting wildlife DNA. They collect tiny particles of dust, pollen and animal cells from the air. This could provide a new way of monitoring biodiversity and conservation.

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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375624-air-pollution-monitors-have-been-accidentally-harvesting-wildlife-dna/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

Air pollution monitors have been accidentally harvesting wildlife DNA

DNA from plants’ and animals’ shed cells gets caught in air filters at pollution monitoring stations, providing a valuable source of data for tracking biodiversity

New Scientist