# Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies { "id": "T12640", "title": "Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies", "url": "/topics/T12640", "kind": "topic-directory", "aeo_cohort": "topic-directory", "provider": "openalex", "revision": "1483d8837b65a992", "catalogue_revision": "f050b5d4780b1289", "numeric_address": "38351001224627831", "address_version": "morton4x16-v1", "coordinates": [ 3, 23, 2303, 12640 ], "answer_status": "Directory metadata; local answer requires separate source review", "truth_status": "Subject descriptor, not a factual answer or a demonstrated knowledge gap" } This cluster of papers revolves around the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) and related techniques such as metabarcoding and next-generation sequencing for monitoring and assessing biodiversity in various ecosystems, with a focus on aquatic environments. The papers cover topics such as species detection, biodiversity assessment, conservation genetics, and the application of eDNA in ecological and environmental studies. Directory metadata is not a factual answer or evidence of a global knowledge gap. Source: https://openalex.org/T12640 No owner-reviewed local answer yet.