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Parasite monitoring in aquaculture through environmental DNA and sequencing (ParaMonA)

The project aims to investigate parasites in aquacultures. The goal is to automate and standardize the entire metabarcoding workflow using NGS, from extraction to data analysis.

Since the 1980s, aquaculture has experienced rapid growth worldwide and has become the fastest-growing sector of the food industry. However, diseases and parasites spread easily under the prevailing conditions in aquacultures, causing significant economic losses. Modern methods, such as environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, allow for early detection of parasites. DNA from water samples is analyzed using sequencing or qPCR to identify relevant harmful organisms. These methods are more accurate than traditional approaches but require expertise and are susceptible to contamination.

The project seeks to make this process simpler and more efficient. DNA is directly extracted from water samples on-site. In the laboratory, the samples are automatically analyzed using single-use cartridges. Multiple samples can be processed simultaneously, saving time, costs, and resources. A report with the results will be provided at the end.

Project
Parasiten-Monitoring in Aquakulturen durch Umwelt-DNA und Next Generation Sequencing (ParaMonA )
Sponsor
KMU-innovativ Bioökonomie
Promoter
Project Management Jülich
Funding Number
031B1535D
Duration
01.11.2024
Cooperation Partner
biome-id GbR, biotechrabbit GmbH, Endress + Hauser BioSense
Maturity Level
Functional model
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Competences

  • Mikrofluidics
  • Lab-on-a-Chip
  • Simulation-based Design