The study states that, ‘the natural sampler DNA’ (nsDNA) approach is poised to become a powerful, affordable, universal tool for aquatic biodiversity monitoring globally.’ A new paper published today ...

"Sponges are ideal sampling units because you find them everywhere and in every aquatic habitat," says Mariani. "Also, they're not very selective filter-feeders, they don't run away, and they don't ...

Biotrace International has released a range of sponges or swabs to help food companies pick up harmful bacteria that have survived the cleaning process. Bacteria that survive harsh cleaning chemicals ...

Just like humans leave DNA in the places we inhabit, water-dwelling animals leave DNA behind in the water column. In a paper published June 3 in the journal Current Biology, scientists report that ...

Scientists report that sponges, which can filter 10,000 liters of water daily, catch DNA in their tissues as they filter-feed. This proof-of-concept study identified fish, seal, and penguin DNA in ...