#eDNA

[wervusindaart]

Capes. Caaapes all over my Warhammer!

My genuine thoughts after I saw Ahriman's latest book cover for the first time, haha!

[fanartka]

VIKTOR'S SECRET

I've spent a lot of time obsessing over this idea and now I see the potential for redraw with Vik in almost every model.

[typhlonectes]

Scientists develop groundbreaking method for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida

Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida's defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they've been, aiding eradication efforts.

Once a nonnative species gets into an environment, it is often too late to get rid of it, and the focus shifts to containment or long-term management. Both approaches come with heavy costs concerning native wildlife and funding, explained Melissa Miller, lead author on the study and an invasion ecologist at the UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (UF/IFAS FLREC). "We hope this novel eDNA sampling tool we have designed will help increase efficiency in invasive species management, allowing for early detection and rapid removal of nonnative species," she said...

Read more:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241122130344.htm

[paper-bag-with-holes]

Edna - Tales of Zestiria

Another painting made on Colors Live on Nintendo Switch

[spearslug-box]

I have a tummy ache

[shirmart]

It hadn't been posted, eh? Tumbler, do not eat my posts, please

[albycnyu]

[lovers-lake]

Day 18's high F/O is Edna Konrad!

[da-zom]

edna & harvey sketches

[mewnia]

Today’s Tales of Sunday is Edna from Tales of Zestiria! I’m really liking this pose :P

[pick-a-plush]

A poll featuring echidna plushes? Specifically to include "Edna the Large Echidna" from "Minkplush" thank you!

Sure, I don’t think I’ve ever done an echidna poll before!

[eddiemunsonbigbang]

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[multlizka]

I drew a series of covers for Elizavetiy channel for the game Bully - Scholarship Edition

Played the game Bully: Scholarship Edition Loved it!!! Waiting for part 2

[taddymason]

One shot of Ed and Edna reunion with Jay and Kaida post chapter 20! this one its just pure fluff

https://archiveofourown.org/works/64603084

[supoysoup]

in a perfect world they would get married

[wachinyeya]

A significant new study reveals environmental DNA (eDNA) technology can detect a single mouse within just one hour of its arrival in a controlled environment, potentially offering a powerful new tool for protecting vulnerable island ecosystems from destructive invasive species.  

The research titled ‘Evaluation of Environmental DNA as a Surveillance Tool for Invasive House Mice (Mus musculus)’, published in the journal Environmental DNA, demonstrates that repeated, strategic deployment of eDNA monitoring in high-risk areas could provide early detection capabilities. These findings represent a critical advancement for island conservation, potentially allowing managers to identify and eliminate invasive threats before they establish populations and cause irreversible damage to sensitive habitats and endangered species. 

Animals and plants are shedding bits of DNA all the time – through skin cells, hair, saliva, waste, etc. eDNA testing allows you to collect a sample from an environment and analyze it to see what DNA of animals and plants are present.   

“This research lays the foundation for how to apply eDNA to inform management decisions about invasive mice and shows that sampling location and timing matter. On one hand, it is sensitive enough to detect a mouse within mere hours of it first arriving into a contained area. On the other hand, well-designed monitoring strategies are critical for success. This method adds to our biosecurity toolbox,” said Dr. Antoinette Piaggio from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Research Center and lead author on the study.  

The implications of this study are significant, as house mice pose a threat to agriculture, native biodiversity, and human food security worldwide. By utilizing a new eDNA technique for detecting house mouse DNA, stakeholders can better protect sensitive ecosystems and mitigate the impacts on agriculture, food production, and biodiversity. This research not only demonstrates the technique’s sensitivity but also its readiness for field trials, providing valuable insights for biosecurity efforts and future developments in managing other invasive species.