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Scientists sequence floating DNA along urban shorelines, find surprising amount of biological activity

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United Press International (UPI)

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2016-10-03

SEATTLE, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- New analysis revealed a surprising amount of biological activity along urban shorelines in the Pacific Northwest. Scientists at the University of Washington were able to locate and measure coastal biomass by sequencing floating DNA -- literally, DNA floating in the water.

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http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2016/10/03/Scientists-sequence-floating-DNA-along-urban-shorelines-find-surprising-amount-of-biological-activity/1831475526385/?spt=sec&or=sn