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The Rutgers environmental DNA team has joined the Map of Life Rapid Assessment, and together we won second place in the X-Prize Rainforest competition. We look forward to exploring the integration of e-DNA with other tools to rapidly document biodiversity around the globe.

We rarely have the chance to stop a detrimental invasive species in its tracks, but this is the case with silty pond mussel in New Jersey. Our partners at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection have produced an overview of our project, which includes a nice overview of how e-DNA can be used in early detection and rapid responses to aquatic invasive species.

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