You shed DNA everywhere you go – trace samples in the water sand and air are enough to identify who you are raising ethical questions about privacy

You shed DNA everywhere you go – trace samples in the water, sand and air are enough to identify who you are, raising ethical questions about privacy

A casual stroll on the beach can leave enough intact DNA behind to extract identifiable information. Comezora/Moment via Getty Images By Jenny Whilde, Adjunct Research Scientist in Marine Bioscience, University of Florida and by Jessica Alice Farrell, Postdoctoral associate, University of Florida …