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Citizen sleuths use DNA to track zebra mussels in Minnesota lakes
Original: Citizen sleuths use DNA traces to hunt for zebra mussels in Minnesota lakes
In Minnesota, volunteers known as citizen sleuths are collecting environmental DNA samples from lakes to detect the presence of zebra mussels, an invasive species that damages ecosystems and water infrastructure. By analyzing genetic traces in the water, they can spot infestations earlier than traditional visual checks, helping officials respond faster to protect the state's lakes.
Why now: Invasive zebra mussels threaten Minnesota's lakes, and this new DNA-based volunteer monitoring effort offers an early-detection approach drawing attention.
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