Researchers develop a non-invasive and ethical swabbing method for collecting amphibian DNA for research
Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Bengaluru 1 Aug 2026 Researchers have successfully demonstrated that a simple cotton swab rubbed gently over a frog’s skin can provide enough high-quality DNA to study endangered species without causing them any harm. This breakthrough offers a novel method for conservation efforts in the Western Ghats and urban India, where nearly half of all amphibian species…
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