Ancestry.com, hair samples and crime scenes - that's likely what you think of when you hear DNA. 

Probably not fish mucus and kangaroo scat.

That's what's called environmental DNA - or eDNA - and ecologists can track it down pretty easily to find out what animals and organisms have been where.

But some are concerned about human eDNA could be collected and used in nefarious.

Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Ellen Phiddian about the good and the bad uses of environmental DNA.

Ancestry.com, hair samples and crime scenes - that's likely what you think of when you hear DNA. 
Probably not fish mucus and kangaroo scat.
That's what's called environmental DNA - or eDNA - and ecologists can track it down pretty easily to find out what animals and organisms have been where.
But some are concerned about human eDNA could be collected and used in nefarious.
Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Ellen Phiddian about the good and the bad uses of environmental DNA.

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free. 

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free.

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