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Scientists Move To Make e-DNA The Next Big Thing For Oregon Streams

Published: Jan. 20, 2017, 8:37 p.m.

Occasionally a big idea comes along that promises revolutionize the world – think about things like self-driving cars. For biologists – especially those who work with fish – the big idea involves something called “environmental DNA.” The technology could revolutionize how we protect native animals and ensure invasive species don’t take hold. Jes Burns of EarthFix reports.