Scientists are using DNA barcoding to assess the state of nature in Scotland.
It’s a technique that can turn samples of water and soil into treasure troves of genetic information about millions of species.
Researchers have been taking samples at Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and the Cairngorms to uncover their secrets.
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