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The Eureka! Festival in Montreal offered three days of scientific discovery with more than 75 free outdoor activities – INRS and  iTracKDNA was there to present their project! Read more about this event

Explication du projet iTrackDNA par la professeure Valérie Langlois, INRS-ETE.  De la filtration des échantillons d’eau jusqu’à la détection des différentes espèces animales, les  différentes étapes sont ici montrées dans le cadre du projet de science citoyenne sur l’ADN environnemental Mission ADN-Eau (Génome Québec). Read more

Environmental DNA (eDNA) testing is a scientific tool available to augment, or replace conventional ecological survey methods for the detection of species of management interest. It is particularly advantageous for detecting aquatic species that are of low population density and hard to otherwise observe, such as species at risk or early detection of invasive species. Bureau Veritas is a leader in this field and provides technical guidance through a number of mediums including our eDNA Webinar and eDNA Enviro Read more…

Des nombreux utilisateurs potentiels de la technologie de l’ADNe voudraient des tests d’analyses d’ADNe standardisés, validés en milieu naturel et pertinents pour les espèces animales retrouvées au Canada.  iTrackDNA mettra au point des outils qui permettront la détection ultra-précise du code-barres ADN de plus de 100 espèces animales qui seront sélectionnées par les différents partenaires du projet, dont 40 choisies par nos partenaires autochtones. Read more

University of Victoria biochemist Caren Helbing co-leads a pan-Canadian project called iTrackDNA that includes Indigenous groups across the country to build capacity to track regional biodiversity changes using eDNA technology. eDNA analyzes genetic material shed from organisms into their environment. This project includes enhancing computer predictive models to determine the best sites for species re-introduction, protection, hunting/trapping and other land management decisions. We are very excited about working with First Nations, regulators, industry and non-governmental Read more…

Environmental DNA (eDNA) can provide non-destructive, rapid, cost-effective and accurate biodiversity information. This genetic material shed from organisms into their environment can help Canadian communities, Indigenous peoples, industries and regulators manage natural resources with timely and relevant information regarding risk and impacts of human activities. The iTrackDNA project is poised to help Canadians reach high environmental quality standards and position Canada as an international leader on eDNA standards adoption, policy development and testing. Valérie Langlois, Read more…