What is eDNA and how does it work? | World Economic Forum
Dec 13, 2021 · eDNA shows significant potential to assist in wildlife monitoring and conservation efforts, but there's still a long way to go.
eDNA: From tracking endangered species to monitoring COVID19
Apr 28, 2021 · eDNA is a technique that can monitor a particular strain of DNA in a sample. Originally, the technique was used to monitor endangered species, confirming their presence without the use of …
How genetic data could help empower corporate nature action
Jan 14, 2025 · Biodiversity loss is one of the great challenges of our time. It requires large-scale cooperation to solve — genetic data like eDNA may be able to help.
AI in conservation: Where we came from and where we are heading
Mar 5, 2024 · Environmental DNA (eDNA): eDNA sampling involves collecting and analyzing DNA traces present in environmental samples, such as water or soil, to detect the presence of species. …
Female genital mutilation is being phased out in Somaliland
Veteran anti-FGM campaigner Edna Adan Ismail, who was Somaliland's former first lady and the first female foreign minister, was confident views were slowly changing.
Why we need new ways to monitor biodiversity in the sea
Jul 25, 2023 · Environmental DNA Environmental DNA or eDNA refers to the genetic material shed by organisms into the environment, allowing for species detection and identification without direct …
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The Nobel Prize winners of 2025 – and why their work matters
Oct 14, 2025 · The 2025 Nobel Prize winners include three scientists honoured for their work in quantum mechanics, 100 years after the discipline was first developed.
How underwater robots are monitoring the health of our oceans
Jun 1, 2022 · In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine systems, a new study published today in Environmental DNA details how MBARI researchers are using autonomous …
We need early-stage investors for a nature-positive future
Jun 25, 2025 · UpLink’s Nature Returns Investor Challenge seeks bold early-stage investors to fund nature-positive start-ups to close the $700bn annual nature finance gap.