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DNA reveals hidden biodiversity loss in Ontario streams, offering powerful new tool for freshwater monitoring

Researchers using cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) technology have uncovered far greater biodiversity in eastern Ontario waterways than traditional monitoring methods detected over more than a decade, demonstrating the transformative potential of DNA-based biomonitoring for freshwater conservat...

DNA reveals hidden biodiversity loss in Ontario streams, offering powerful new tool for freshwater monitoring
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Researchers using cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) technology have uncovered far greater biodiversity in eastern Ontario waterways than traditional monitoring methods detected over more than a decade, demonstrating the transformative potential of DNA-based biomonitoring for freshwater conservation and environmental management.

Originally published at Phys.org

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