Environmental DNA helps protect great crested newts
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 11:52
in Biology & Nature
Research has revealed how tiny amounts of DNA (eDNA) released into water by great crested newts can be used to monitor the species. This can bring benefits for its conservation, and help protect great crested newts from major construction projects. It has also revealed, for the first time, how great crested newt eDNA varies throughout the year in relation to population size and environmental factors.