Un échantillon d’eau, une poignée de terre ou une masse d’air suffiront bientôt pour déterminer quels animaux vivent dans un écosystème. Une méthode rapide, fiable et non invasive qui aidera notamment à protéger les espèces rares. Il n’existe présentement aucun protocole standardisé dans le monde. Le Canada est donc le leader ! Valérie Langlois, Project Shared Co-Leader, INRS 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…
