Jenny Whilde

Nov 3, 2024 | biorxiv.org | Orestis Nousias |Fiona Duffy |Jenny Whilde |Isabelle J. Duffy

AbstractAs global temperatures rise, species populations and biodiversity decline, and infectious diseases emerge all at unprecedented rates, it is more vital than ever to accurately understand the current state of natural habitats. While traditional methods including direct sampling and observation have their merits, newer technologies offer additional sampling capabilities.

Nov 9, 2023 | sfgate.com | Jenny Whilde

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Jenny Whilde, University of Florida and Jessica Alice Farrell, University of Florida(THE CONVERSATION) Human DNA can be sequenced from small amounts of water, sand and air in the environment to potentially extract identifiable information like genetic lineage, gender, and health risks, according to our new research. Every cell of the body contains DNA.