Until now, it has been unclear whether eDNA-based monitoring methods would work in these conditions, since the genetic traces degrade over time. To answer this question, the scientists studied ...
Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species -- according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost. But which species ...
Researchers analyzed genetic material gathered from the Chinese market where the first outbreak was detected and found that the most likely animals were racoon dogs, civet cats and bamboo rats.