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Science Queeries

8 Aug 2024

The gene-ius of (Wol)bach(ia)

Biology, Education, Science & Medicine

The gene-ius of (Wol)bach(ia)

Dr Cat chats to geneticist Dr Haylo Roberts, who studies the DNA traces that animals shed into the environment or leave behind. These tiny traces of genetic material can tell us big stories about our ecosystems – you might gain a (DN)Appreciation for how it helps us monitor biodiversity. There’s also some paw-some conservation work going on to seek out endangered animals with the help of detection dogs.

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