Portable genetic laboratory will help to fight against poachers (2 photos)
Held in South America conference International Barcode of Life Conference (iBOL) and specialists Johannesburg University have demonstrated a portable device, bancadiroma the DNA of an organism, i.e. identifying at a tiny piece of DNA. This gadget can provide invaluable assistance to the employees of nature reserves and customs in the fight against smugglers and poachers. LAB-IN-A-BOX is sufficient to quickly establish the fact of belonging of the remains of animals of protected species.
Currently the process of identification of residues of the transported animals tightened. When the specialists of the customs service find, say, the bones of the beast, they have to send them to a laboratory examination to determine what kind of animal owns the remains. This problem applies to plants: there are similar varieties of common and protected species.
The control of hunting and export of plants and animal remains are particularly relevant in South Africa. There are many species of flora and fauna under threat of extinction. Paul Hebert, the founder of the project, assured that thanks to the power connection of barbotirovaniya DNA and compactness, to determine using LAB-IN-A-BOX kinds in any place. The portable device allows the customs officers and reserves quickly to determine the type of organism in a matter of hours.
Source: sciencedaily.com
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