📢 Walk-in Interview @ ICAR-NIASM Applications invited for 1 SRF & 1 Project Assistant under the MGB-funded project: "Environmental DNA (eDNA) Based Fish Assessment & Conservation in the Biodiversity Hotspots of Eastern Vidarbha." 📅 20 July 2026 | 📍 Baramati, Maharashtra niam.res.in/node/977

Proud to represent ICAR-NIASM in signing a MoU with the Maharashtra Gene Bank! We are bringing cutting-edge #eDNA analysis to the Eastern Vidarbha hotspot to assess fish biodiversity and build a sustainable framework for our riverine ecosystems. 🧬#MGB

New paper out! Beyond #eDNA potential—this work a major collaborative effort and brings out several key lessons learned from applying #eDNA for monitoring diadromous fish-what works, what needs caution. @thefsbi.bsky.social #JFB onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @azti.bsky.social #SeaLamprey

Lessons learned from applying eDNA surveying to diadromous fish detection across the Northeast Atlantic region

Regular monitoring of diadromous fishes is critical to inform their management and conservation. Yet, the in situ data collection for these species is challenging due to their complex life cycle and ...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

Happy to share our new publication exploring how eDNA fits into estuarine ecological indices.Our results show why it’s not a simple swap—and what needs to change. #eDNA #environmentalDNA @drangelborja.bsky.social @naiarare.bsky.social @azti.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Advancing ecological assessment: towards the integration of eDNA metabarcoding into an estuarine fish index

In the face of increasing anthropogenic pressures on estuarine ecosystems, methods to efficiently and reliably assess their ecological status are esse…

sciencedirect.com

Back in the groove at NIASM after a long break. Let’s get back to it….

Just joined back at ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management. Went straight to the my lab — no warm-up, no holiday mood. Cabin and lab looked like it had taken a long nap… without cleaning up first. Dust, mess, old memories — all waiting. Time to wake it up and get things moving again!

www.azti.es/en/nuevo-doc... 🎓 A little late in posting, but a big moment in my journey. Completing my PhD at AZTI has been an incredible journey of discovery and growth. From exploring the depths of environmental DNA to understanding aquatic ecosystems, every step has been enlightening. #eDNA

Witnessing the Olive Ridley turtles nesting virtually brings back incredible memories of seeing it in person 9 years ago when I was at ICAR-CIFA, Odisha. Nature’s wonders never cease to amaze! 🌊🐢 #OliveRidley #NatureMagic #IncredibleIndia

Celebrating the brilliance of my dear friend Dr. Cristina, PhD! Her presentation was simply outstanding. Your hard work and passion shine so brightly. 🌟📚👏 #Inspiration #Achievement #PhDPride @naiarare.bsky.social @azti.bsky.social

By combining historical datasets with a broad eDNA survey, we improved understanding of these migratory fishes' distribution. This international effort highlights the need for well-designed sampling & species-specific assays for effective long-term monitoring. @mukeshbhendarkar.bsky.social

I am happy to share a new preprint from the team on using #eDNA for monitoring diadromous species, led by @mukeshbhendarkar.bsky.social from @azti.bsky.social and with the collaboration of several institutions and administrations: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...

Lessons learned from applying eDNA surveying to diadromous fish detection across the north-east Atlantic region

Regular monitoring of diadromous fishes is critical to inform their management and conservation. Yet, the in-situ data collection these species is challenging due to their complex life cycle and low a...

biorxiv.org