Because of higher extinction rates due to human and natural factors, more basic and applied
research in reproductive biology is required to preserve wild species and design proper …

The use of faecal DNA, although a promising tool for the population monitoring of mammals,
has not yet become a fully exploited and standard practice, mainly because low target DNA …

Advances in the sequencing of DNA extracted from media such as soil and water offer huge
opportunities for biodiversity monitoring and assessment, particularly where the collection or …

Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are important vectors for the introduction of novel pathogens
which can, in turn, become drivers of rapid ecological and evolutionary change …

Reliable molecular identification of vertebrate species from morphologically unidentifiable
tissue is critical for the prosecution of illegally-traded wildlife products, conservation-based …

Pellet counts are widely used to monitor ungulates but rely on the assumption that pellets of
different species are correctly identified in the field. Recent studies question this assumption …

Herbal infusions, commonly referred to as herbal teas are among the most widely consumed
hot beverages. Herbal tea authenticity is an issue of food safety. Reliable test methods …

Studying diet is fundamental to animal ecology and scat analysis, a widespread approach, is
considered a reliable dietary proxy. Nonetheless, this method has weaknesses such as non …

Simple Summary The reasons behind illegal hunting can be widely different. There are also
tricky methods that hunters use in the attempt to legalize their illegally-acquired trophies …

Abusive business practices are increasingly evident in consumer packaged goods. Although
consumers have the right to protect themselves against such practices, rapid urbanization …