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DNA barcoding is the gene-based identification of animals, plants, fungi or bacteria. Outside the realm of science, the method is used primarily in agriculture and forestry, where fungi and pests must be identified unambiguously and promptly in order to minimize potential crop failures or forest damage. It is also possible to determine animal species using a DNA source in the form of fecal or tissue samples.

DNA metabarcoding is used to analyze samples containing multiple DNA sources, such as composite samples from insect traps or soil samples. Simultaneously, different genetic reference sections are recorded and analyzed. The analysis provides information about the species composition within the sample, making DNA metabarcoding a powerful tool for species identification in the context of biodiversity analyses.

We are driven by the conception and implementation of broad-based biodiversity monitoring. In close cooperation with our clients, we develop custom-fit study designs to contribute to nature and species conservation through the rapid digital recording of current biodiversity. In doing so, we always strive to achieve the best results within the respective project budget. To achieve this, we cooperate not only with universities, biosphere reserves and zoos, but also with companies that want to make their impact on the environment measurable.