Human DNA is also detectable in environmental samples – nature

2023-05-15 15:00:00

In the film dystopia “Gattaca”, Ethan Hawke was aware of how difficult it is to leave no genetic traces behind. Every morning, the protagonist Vincent, played by Hawke, undergoes a thorough procedure: dead cells are scrubbed from the skin and loose hair is removed. Through these appendages, but also through body fluids, we constantly distribute our DNA in the environment.

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