Scientists find unexpected biodiversity in an African river, thanks to eDNA

When Manuel Lopes-Lima set out to survey aquatic biodiversity on the Corubal River in 2022, he’d set his expectations very low. The river that straddles the West African nations of Guinea and Guinea-Bissau was, after all, very remote and grossly understudied. Two expeditions later, the story has turned on its heels. With the help of … Continue reading Scientists find unexpected biodiversity in an African river, thanks to eDNA