Alberta research teams are advancing the use of environmental DNA tech to enable near-real-time biodiversity monitoring as well as improve the tools that provide objective data for protecting public health. May 14, 2025 Calgary, Alberta – Genome Alberta is pleased to announce funding for two innovative projects under Genome Canada’s eDNA Surveillance Initiative, a […]
The GENICE Research team identified methane degrading microorganisms in Baffin Bay that could aid in oil spill response to create safer shipping and oil exploration practices. Increased shipping traffic increases risk of oil spills Oil spills in the ocean are messy and can be catastrophic to the surrounding environment. As the climate changes, sea
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