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DNA Barcoding Boosts Conservation Efforts in Peruvian Amazon

10/2/2025

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In the Peruvian Amazon, an international team including San Diego Zoo scientists developed in situ DNA barcoding to boost conservation.
The region faces habitat destruction and wildfires, with data gaps; portable nanopore sequencing enables real-time data and empowers local scientists.
From 2018 to 2023, 1,858 barcodes were generated, increasing representation for mammals by 110% and for birds by 36.5%.

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Story summary

In the Peruvian Amazon, an international team including San Diego Zoo scientists developed in situ DNA barcoding to boost conservation.
The region faces habitat destruction and wildfires, with data gaps; portable nanopore sequencing enables real-time data and empowers local scientists.
From 2018 to 2023, 1,858 barcodes were generated, increasing representation for mammals by 110% and for birds by 36.5%.