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Dust: The Future of DNA Evidence

Written by: Alan Baker 20th November, 2023

In the United Kingdom, humans consistently release deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into the surrounding environment. This DNA can either remain suspended in the air or settle onto surfaces as indoor dust. The Study A study investigated the potential use of human DNA recovered from air and dust to examine crimes where visible traces are unavailable, such…