{
  "id": 10933043,
  "title": "Scientists develop eDNA markers to detect Burmese pythons in southern Florida waters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/scientists-develop-edna-markers-to-detect-burmese-pythons-in-southern",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:11:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/scientists-develop-dna-markers-to-detect-burmese-pythons-in-southern-florida-waters-but-finding-the-snakes-remains-difficult/articleshow/134591891.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Scientists created novel eDNA markers to identify Burmese pythons from water samples across southern Florida. The study focused on various wetlands, waterways, and their connections to assess python distribution. Water samples were filtered and processed to concentrate pythons' eDNA for accurate detection. Challenges included the low density of pythons and possible environmental inhibitors in the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}