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Environmental deoxyribonucleic acid (eDNA) is DNA that is naturally shed by organisms into their environment, such as streams, rivers, oceans, soils, even in fecal matter. By sampling the habitat in which species live, we can detect their presence without having to capture, handle, or even see the organisms we are looking for.
From conserving biodiversity to aquaculture monitoring, environmental DNA (eDNA) tools are proving to be reliable, sensitive, species-specific, and safe for the organisms being studied and the habitats in which they live. We have a growing number of DNA laboratory partners so that we can provide eDNA services where you work.
Compared to conventional survey methods involving capture or observation, eDNA tools are more cost-effective, safer for field staff, and can provide rapid results in the field to detect the species being studied, with the potential to shave substantial time off of your project schedule.
Whether used as another survey tool in the toolbox, or on its own, the applications of eDNA methods are expanding rapidly and the benefits are clear.
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Our Partners
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Nature Metrics From bacteria to blue whales, Nature Metrics helps monitor biodiversity in contexts ranging from conservation to environmental impact assessments.
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Genidaqs Designing eDNA projects from start to finish by applying best available science and peer-reviewed protocol to support your goals and objectives.
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Bureau Veritas Bureau Veritas Laboratories is a North American provider of analytical services and solutions. We are proud to be the first Canadian laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 for eDNA testing.
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