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Unlike blood or skin sampling, collecting eDNA causes no stress to the animal.
Researchers using eDNA tools usually focus only on species they’re studying and disregard DNA from other species.
Identifiable information can be extracted from eDNA, and accessing this level of detail about individuals or populations comes with responsibilities relating to consent and confidentiality.
Policymakers need to take human eDNA collection seriously and balance consent and privacy against the possible benefits of studying eDNA.
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