YmpäristöDNA
YmpäristöDNA, often abbreviated as eDNA, refers to DNA that is shed by organisms into their surrounding environment. This shedding can occur through various means, including the release of skin cells, feces, urine, mucus, or gametes. When an organism leaves its DNA behind in water, soil, or air, it can be collected and analyzed using molecular techniques.
The primary application of environmental DNA analysis is in biodiversity monitoring and ecological research. By sampling
The process typically involves collecting a sample of the environmental medium, extracting DNA from it, and