In the technique known as “environmental DNA metabarcoding,” probes are designed to target specific DNA fragments, similar to how anglers use specific bait to catch a particular species. The challenge ...

New York City’s East River has made quite the comeback since its days as a sewage dumping ground—and sequencing the ...

Environmental DNA surveys allow us to see what’s living in bodies of water like oceans, rivers and ponds by analyzing the DNA ...

New DNA probes allow for efficient surveying of the hidden lives of squids and octopuses in the deep sea. This development provides an effective tool for marine ecological research and conservation ...

A year-long environmental DNA study of New York City's East River involving single liter water samples revealed an unexpectedly detailed ...