Biodiversity in the palm of your hand
Welcome to eDNAture
eDNAture is a deep-tech, science-based startup, working on eDNA technology with wide applications in nature protection, agriculture, the food industry, veterinary science, and medicine.
What is environmental DNA?
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is genetic material that organisms shed into their environment through skin cells, mucus, or decaying biological matter. This DNA can be collected from environmental samples such as water, soil, air, or ice and analyzed to identify the presence of species in an ecosystem without the need for direct observation or physical capture.
This enables eDNA to be used as a non-invasive, cost-effective, more efficient technology/method for detecting and tracking the presence of organisms in different environments.
By collecting environmental samples, we analyze the eDNA to identify the presence of organisms, offering a comprehensive understanding of the biodiversity in the area.
How it works?
1. Sample
The samples are collected by our team of experts in the field and then transported to the lab.
Future process:
A comprehensive sampling kit is delivered to your address. Collect the environmental samples and return them to us, or we can do the sampling for you if needed.
2. Lab analysis
Our laboratory experts process the samples.
3. Reporting
Comprehensive report with results and interpretation is delivered to you by email. Our experts are available for involvement in a discussion regarding the results and the next steps to take.
Future process:
The results, along with the professional interpretation are delivered online through our secured app.
4. Biobank
Sample is stored in our biobank for reference and future re-analysis and comparisons.
Our idea is to turn scientific knowledge and techniques into a tool that is open to the public and usable by anyone. Introducing our solution for rapid species / pathogen detection across multiple fields.
Our accessible and modern tool, which includes a sampling kit that can be used by anyone, empowers everyone to protect and enhance the quality of life and our surroundings.
Read our case studies on our LinkedIn blog here
Case studies
Metabarcoding - Complete soil sample assessment
Determination of the soil microbiome using eDNA
Single target detection - detection of European eel
Detection of European eel - critically endangered species - from the water samples
If you want to find out more about projects we conducted as well as other case studies, you check them out clicking this button:
Our team
The eDNAture team consists of highly skilled professionals with expertise in molecular ecology, environmental DNA (eDNA), conservation biology, and bioinformatics. The team is dedicated to bridging the gap between science and industry by developing innovative solutions for monitoring biodiversity and ecosystem health.
dr.sc.
CEO
Matej Vucić
prof.dr.sc.
CSO
Ana Galov
dr.sc.
CTO