Dein Suchergebnis zum Thema: DNA

Dr. Jessica L. Deichmann is a researcher with the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Conservation and Sustainability and the Working Land and Seascapes initiative. Her work addresses questions of species and ecosystem resilience in the face of anthropogenic change, with the goal of fostering healthy and productive landscapes and seascapes for the benefit of nature and people.
Mitigating Impact of Artificial Light at Night in Tropical Forests January 18, 2018 DNA

Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them.
Scientists collect and freeze biological materials, such as gametes, tissue, milk and DNA

Our giant panda cub appears to be growing nicely! Over the weekend, the Panda Cam revealed a peek of its tiny paws compared to those of mother Mei Xiang. 
When time permits, we will take a cheek swab for DNA analysis. 

Don’t be put off by Fofo’s prickly appearance! As his name implies, our prehensile-tailed porcupette is as “cute” as can be! Get to know Fofo in this Q+A with Small Mammal House keepers.
for Conservation Genomics, holds a sample of prehensile-tailed porcupine Fofo’s DNA

The secret to salamanders’ survival may be in their slimy secretions. Scientists at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute are swabbing salamanders in Shenandoah, looking for disease-fighting microbes that live in the mucus on their skin.
Using that swab, we can extract DNA from the sample and test for chytrid and other

Did you know that all animals have trillions of microscopic bacteria living inside them? These communities of microbes, known as microbiomes, play an important role in keeping animals healthy.
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Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them.
Fins and DNA samples are stored in a biorepository.

Giant panda keeper Marty Dearie shares that the Zoo’s 6-week-old cub is starting to open its eyes. Check out the latest #PandaStory update! 
Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Conservation Genomics are analyzing the cub’s DNA

When Mei Xiang left her den to grab a bite to eat this morning, the Panda Team had another opportunity to conduct a brief exam on our 1-month-old giant panda cub. 
Our Center for Conservation Genomics is analyzing the cub’s DNA, and we should know

Big news! Early this morning, our Panda Team observed giant panda Mei Xiang leave the den twice to get a drink of water at 4:27 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. Her brief reprieve offered Panda Cam viewers a look at the growing cub! 
and measurements, and take a cheek swab, which will allow us to analyze the cub’s DNA