ENVIRONMENT Genetic traces in samples can reveal which organisms are present, helping scientists detect changes in various bodies of water. Photo credit: www.fws.gov Cyprus uses DNA testing to keep a closer watch on its water Martha Kehagias Cyprus is one of only a small number of European countries using DNA-based techniques as part of routine water monitoring, according to a new report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). READ MORE
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