DNA Detective Work Helps Crack Down on Wildlife Trafficking Networks
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Researchers have developed a innovative technique using DNA samples from animals to identify major hubs of illegal wildlife trade, offering a powerful new tool to dismantle poaching operations. The breakthrough method, demonstrated through study of pangolins—among the world's most trafficked animals—could help law enforcement target the criminal networks profiting from endangered species.
Researchers have developed a innovative technique using DNA samples from animals to identify major hubs of illegal wildlife trade, offering a powerful new tool to dismantle poaching operations. The breakthrough method, demonstrated through study of pangolins—among the world’s most trafficked animals—could help law enforcement target the criminal networks profiting from endangered species.