DNA Detectives featured in New Scientist
The Environment Institute's has been featured in the latest edition of New Scientist, sharing her insights into the illegal timberÌýtrade.
The delves into the promises of new technologies, such as DNA analysis, to hamperÌýtheÌýillegal wildlife and timber trade. Dr Eleanor Dormontt speaks about the barriers to employing these potential game-changing technologies.
In particular, combatting illegal trafficking crimes requires cooperation between all interested parties to set reliable protocols and standards for efficient flow of research material.
Dr Eleanor Dormontt, along with , on using the genetic profiling of trees to convict timber thieves. You can learn more about their ground-breaking research by .
The delves into the promises of new technologies, such as DNA analysis, to hamperÌýtheÌýillegal wildlife and timber trade. Dr Eleanor Dormontt speaks about the barriers to employing these potential game-changing technologies.
In particular, combatting illegal trafficking crimes requires cooperation between all interested parties to set reliable protocols and standards for efficient flow of research material.
Dr Eleanor Dormontt, along with , on using the genetic profiling of trees to convict timber thieves. You can learn more about their ground-breaking research by .

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