The Nature Files (Ep. 1): The eDNA Briefing

The natural world is full of riddles-and some can be pretty tough cases to crack. The key to solving some of nature’s biggest mysteries is to tap into the world of environmental DNA, which reveals traces of plants and animals that are hiding in the shadows. But before we dig into our case files, sit back and get ready to be briefed on the ever-expanding world of eDNA.
Hey, teachers! Here’s a cheat sheet of what’s included in this episode of The Nature Files:
- What is DNA and where can it be found?
- What is environmental DNA (eDNA) and what kinds of questions related to nature can it help answer?
- What is the process of working with eDNA (sample collection, extraction, amplification, sequencing)?
- eDNA databases and reference libraries
From invasive crabs to lost whales, tapping into the world of environmental DNA can be the key to solving some of nature’s biggest riddles. Join us as we crack the code on nature and unlock mysteries in our newest series, The Nature Files.
Created by the Hakai Institute
Produced and edited by Katrina Pyne
Narrated by Grant Callegari
Script revisions by Kelly Fretwell
Fact-checking by Matt Lemay and Rute Carvalho
Videography by Katrina Pyne, Bennett Whitnell, and Grant Callegari
Additional videography by Tavish Campbell, Will McInnes, and the Coastal Restoration Society
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