While eDNA is instrumental in discovering invasive species, monitoring wildlife populations, and even rediscovering extinct species, the collection of human genetic material carries certain risks.
A recent study by scientists at the University of Florida found that medical and genealogical information can be derived from traces of human DNA found in a variety of environments. Judicial ethicists and legal scholars emphasize the urgent need for comprehensive genetic privacy rules in light of these findings.
Earlier, Russian scientists created a diagnostic platform using the CRISPR/Cas system, which enables the detection of any virus or bacteria in 10-20 minutes without special equipment.
Source: Ferra
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