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Sewage Secrets Reveal Food Deserts | Durham News
Scientists are revolutionizing how we track neighborhood diets by analyzing food DNA in sewage, revealing stark disparities between wealthier and food-insecure areas—with surprising accuracy. In Durham’s Grant Street, once a vibrant hub now facing food desert realities, this research empowers advocates to push for a Black-owned grocery store, using data to prove need and drive funding. The method bypasses survey barriers, capturing truth from every resident, including those often overlooked. As the community eyes long-term health gains, researchers and activists alike hope this science will…
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