Cracking genetic codes has helped fight chimp smuggling, researchers said. DNA signatures can also be used to reunite rescued chimps with relatives in the wild. By studying rescued creatures, researchers mapped smuggling routes - allowing officials to better targer dealers. 'Up to ten chimps are killed for every one rescued,' said Prof Mary Gonder of New York's Albany University.
Metro UK, 22 January, p17.
Metro Herald Ireland, 22 January 2010, p8.
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