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Using DNA to Prevent Copper Theft

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July 11, 2013

As the value of copper continues to rise, so does theft of valuable copper wire. A German telecommunications company is using artificial DNA to mark and identify its copper wire in the event that it's stolen. This novel measure is meant to keep thieves at bay.