About the research
About the research
Did you know there are countless species of mosquitoes, some of which can transmit dangerous diseases? Identifying these tiny creatures—or any other species— is no easy task, even for seasoned biologists. But fear not! 🦟🔬
Meet Ann Vanderheyden from the 'Species Identification Service', part of the Institute of Natural Sciences. Ann and her colleagues use DNA technology to assist customs officials in identifying protected species at borders and help scientists pinpoint potentially dangerous mosquitoes 🧬
So.. if there's something weird, and it don't look good... Who you gonna call? 🕵️♂️🔍
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