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Scientist's research on the DNA of trees bad news for thieves


Scientist's research on the DNA of trees bad news for thieves
Thieves can make thousands of dollars by illegally cutting down trees and stealing them, and until recently, the RCMP and forestry officials have had a difficult time catching the suspects or even having enough evidence to convict known suspects. Thanks to Eleanor White, a federal government biologist, and her ground-breaking research in molecular biology, samples of tree DNA can now be used to track down stolen lumber and prove what tree it came from.

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