We provide means to identify single species, including rare, well-hidden, and invasive species, and assess biodiversity in a given location. This service can be applied to macro- (e.g., fish, frogs) and microorganisms (e.g., pathogens). For other services we provide, see Our Services.

Our methods are rooted in the use of eDNA (environmental DNA), a less invasive and more cost-effective alternative to traditional methods of species identification. Unlike morphological identification, which relies on capturing organisms in an invasive manner, our eDNA methods are designed to capture the DNA the organisms have lost. This allows us to detect a species within physical handling and risking harming the population.

Our technologies are the result of the expertise developed since 2002 by our research scientists in the field of eDNA. Their skills and knowledge, including the development and application of quantitative nucleic acid assays and high throughput sequencing approaches, ensure the quality of our service in assessing biodiversity over all three domains of life.

We apply eDNA-based methods to detect and quantify single species in the environment. These methods and technologies are based on qPCR assays. We also develop digital PCR approaches to track individual species.

We use metagenomic and metabarcoding methods to identify entire species communities. These methods allow us to identify any species of interest from a particular environment, which is useful for assessing biodiversity and ecosystem stability.