Department of Evolutionary Genetics: Service
Besides general molecular services (e.g. species ID, paternity analysis), we also conduct analyses in wildlife forensics and offer a biobanking service for (EAZA) zoos.
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Wildlife forensicsAs an independent research institute with substantial knowledge and experience in indigenous and exotic wildlife, the Leibniz-IZW provides forensic services to assist national and international governmental agencies as well as non-governmental agencies in their efforts to fight illegal activities. |
EAZA BioBankSince the establishement of the EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) biobank in 2016 the IZW with its dept. Evolutionary Genetics has been one out of four biobanking hubs serving the European zoo community. |
Further analytic services
We offer a broad spectrum of analyses for conservation relevant questions. Our preferred methods are sequencing of mitochondrial genes or genomes and genotyping of samples via microsatellite loci or single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).
- Analyses of parentages for many mammal species. Our analyses also include the characterization of relationships among individuals that go beyond parents-offspring relationships (please inquire for species, primates excluded).
- DNA-analyses (haplo- and genotyping) from non-invasively collected sample material (e.g. hair, faeces, urine), e.g. within population monitoring programs in order to determine species or individuals.
Contact
Please contact us directly if you seek more information on these services or want to make use of a service.
Constanze Wiechert
phone: +49 (0)30 5168 - 336
e-mail: wiechert@izw-berlin.de