Monday, December 19, 2011

DNA in a cup of water?

Biodiversity is difficult to measure, especially in aquatic settings. There is a new technique, much like one described in an earlier blog post where scientists tested the DNA found in the soil. In this technique scientists take a water sample from a body of water can find the biodiversity. It's an interesting technique.

What do you think the benefits of this would be? What are some drawbacks? When you're answering, think in terms of the scientific method.

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