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Scientists show you can collect DNA from the air Scientists and investigators might not need to scoop up DNA from surfaces in the future. According to Science Focus, reseachers at the Queen Mary University of London have shown that you can collect "environmental DNA" (eDNA) from the air. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/dna-collection-from-air-204308832.html

The United States government will begin collecting the DNA of detained immigrants through pilot programs this week, according to a privacy impact assessment that was published today by the Department of Homeland Security. from https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21052229/ice-cbp-immigration-dna-collection-detainees-trump-administration https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/66036718/1142459922.jpg.0.jpg