📍 Salt Lake City, here we come! @pensoft.net will be at the 111th @ecologicalsociety.bsky.social Annual Meeting between 26-31 July, at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Stop by our booth to explore our journal portfolio and publishing solutions like the @arphahub.com! #ESA2026

✈️Just a few days until we touch down in Leiden, Netherlands for the European Congress of Conservation Biology #ECCB2026, running July 6-10! 🧬 Swing by @pensoft.net's booth #10 to chat with us about all things publishing with us - we'd love to meet you. Learn more: mbmg.pensoft.net/news/1263

🧬A landmark agreement between @ergabiodiv.bsky.social , @iboleurope.bsky.social & @eurotaxonomy.cetaf.org marks a new era for European biodiversity #genomics. The @biogeneurope.bsky.social plus (BGE+) project will build a continent-wide system of shared #data, tools & expertise. Learn more 👇 1/2

Look who we met at #IAVS2026 - Prof. Frances Siebert from NWU - North-West University, co-author of an article that explores how the dual-locus #metabarcoding approach can help us better understand the diets of #herbivores, particularly in drought-affected areas. See more: doi.org/10.3897/nhcm...

📍 The 68th International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS) Symposium has officially started in Gijon, Spain! 🙌 Come and visit @pensoft.net's stand to see our journal featured and stay tuned for further updates! #Gijón2026 #IAVS2026

🧬 Metabarcoding and Metagenomics keeps climbing: #Scopus CiteScore up to 5.4, holding prestigious Q1 across 5 categories. Impact Factor also up, to 3.5 and ranks Q2 in Ecology (Web of Science). See more: mbmg.pensoft.net/news/1294 #openaccess #scholarlypublishing #publishing #DNA

#DNA #metabarcoding is reshaping how we monitor #aquatic #ecosystems proving to be faster, cheaper, and more scalable than traditional microscopy-based diatom ID. This new review of 128 studies breaks down the full workflow (sampling → sequencing → #bioinformatics) and you can find out more here:

Using nanopore sequencing on just 1L of river water, researchers paved the way for cheaper and more practical long-fragment #eDNA analysis, mapping population #genetics of a freshwater fish across Hokkaido, Japan with ~$30/sample and 2.5hr prep Find out more: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

🧬 #eDNA #metabarcoding is transforming conservation - but pitfalls in primer selection, #bioinformatics & incomplete databases risk misidentification. Check out the latest review outlining best practices for accurate species ID & clearer communication with stakeholders: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

A new study comparing two #eDNA methods for detecting fish found they work best in combination and that a low-cost filter made from everyday materials often outperformed conventional lab equipment in terms of species detection: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg... @ucddublin.bsky.social #FishMonitoring

🐸 Researchers bought 4 frogs online labeled as a common farmed species. A quick #DNA test told a different story - they were actually Quasipaa spinosa, a protected species under Chinese law. This mislabeling and misidentification might present a loophole that threatens #biodiversity. #amphibians

🎉 Thrilled to be in Davos, Switzerland for #WBF2026. 🤝 Under the theme "Leading Transformation Together", we are showcasing our open-access journal portfolio and participating projects, including @bioagora.eu, @obsgession.eu and @b-cubed.eu. 💬 Come chat with our team!

🌎 The Swiss National Park HQ in Zernez has welcomed OBSGESSION’s consortium for its Annual Meeting! 🙌 We are delighted that materials from our journal have been featured at the stand. ➡️ Find out more about the OBSGESSION project here: obsgession.eu @obsgession.eu

🧬 Four environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling methods have been evaluated for their effectiveness in detecting shortfin and longfin eels in a turbid New Zealand lake. 🌊 Check out the full study: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg.10.185622

🛫Between 6-10 July, @pensoft.net will be attending the 8th European Congress of Conservation Biology (ECCB 2026) in Leiden, Netherlands. Themed "Effective #BiodiversityConservation," this is where the #conservation #research community will come together. 👉Find all the details here:

#mitochondrialmarkers #geneticanalysis

Two new species of #Hydropsyche have been discovered in the Middle East and Caucasus. Meet H. hindrajab (found in Azerbaijan, Iran & Türkiye) and H. fitesa (Iran) were identified using a mix of morphology and #DNA barcoding. 🧬 Learn more in the #openaccess article: doi.org/10.3897/BDJ....

What's the impact of "molecular bycatch" in #eDNA metabarcoding? Researchers used an autonomous sampler in Hood Canal, WA and found that correcting for species-specific amplification bias reveals #ecological trends missed by raw read counts alone. Read the full article to learn more: #metabarcoding

A new study investigates the availability of intact fish cells in water as a source of high-quality eDNA, using live and dead Rainbow Trout. Dead fish released significantly more total and intact-cell #eDNA - these findings provide implications for environmental genetics and biodiversity monitoring

🔬A new study presents the results of a nationwide #barcoding project, which focused on benthic freshwater diatoms in Sweden and established 312 #diatom cultures. The data is now available in accordance with the #FAIRprinciples. Learn more here: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg... #waterquality #WFD

Honoured to be a co-author of this collaborative paper published on the International Day for Biological Diversity, highlighting the importance of global DNA barcoding networks for biodiversity science and conservation. 🕷️🐝🐛🐜🦟🦂🪰🦋🦗🪲🪳🐞🐌

On the International Day for #BiologicalDiversity, researchers have released a blueprint for a global #DNAbarcoding network, drawing on experiences from 20 countries to outline 10 recommendations for building successful national nodes. 👉Full #OA study: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

⭐ @pensoft.net is joining the global #biodiversity science community at the 4th World Biodiversity Forum in Davos, Switzerland, 14-19 June 2026. Here's what the team will be up to 👇 mbmg.pensoft.net/news/1235 #wbf2026 #eDNA #biodiversitymonitoring @worldbioforum.bsky.social

👋We're at #esp2026europe in Prague! If you work on #metabarcoding, #metagenomics, #environmentalmonitoring and anything related, visit @pensoft.net's booth - we'd love to chat about your next paper. #publishing #esp2026eu #eDNA

Extensive scientific research has resulted in a comprehensive database of #diatoms in the Salish Sea. This new inventory and #dataset are intended to assist researchers and policymakers in future #environmental assessments of the region. 👉 #OA study: doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.... @imerss.bsky.social

Or check out @pensoft.net's blog for more insights from the researchers at @imerss.bsky.social 👇 blog.pensoft.net/2026/05/19/r... #metabarcoding #metagenomics #diatoms #microalgae

A new #primer pair called #BeePrime, tackles a key gap in #pollinator #monitoring by reliably detecting #bee #DNA from flower samples. Tested in Austrian flower strips, it found 4x more bee species than standard primers, boosting both accuracy and efficiency. Read more⤵️ doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

🦗A new study delivers the first #DNA #barcode library for #grasshoppers of the Comoros Islands, covering 15 species across 12 genera. Most genera were reliably identified via COI. Learn all the details in the #OA study here: doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.... #DNAbarcoding #Entomology

Stream water collected during Typhoon Khanun (2023) yielded 10 mammal species via #eDNA - compared to just 2 during baseline conditions for the same sites. Extreme rainfall flushes terrestrial animal #DNA into #waterways, creating a brief window for biodiversity detection: doi.org/10.3897/BDJ....

(1/2)🌿 A comprehensive #dataset of nearly 22,000 #microbial sequences was compiled from Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park improving understanding of how bacteria and archaea respond to human-driven landscape changes. ➡️ Check out the full #OA paper here: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg.10.173083

🚀 A new DNA-based method for tracking river health was tested across dozens of monitoring sites in Slovakia to improve the speed of water quality assessments. ➡️ Full study: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg.10.185694 #eDNA #molecular #waterquality

🎉🧬We are delighted to welcome Dr. Iliana Bista @ilianabista.bsky.social as a new Subject Editor. 👇Learn more about her expertise here: mbmg.pensoft.net/news/1208 #eDNA #metabarcoding #metagenomics #bioinformatics

🎤 Did you catch our Editor-in-Chief Florian Leese @leeselab.bsky.social speaking at #BioMonWeek26? 🧬 On the 5th of May, he presented a talk during the session Getting Kick-Started with (e)DNA Based Methods - a must for anyone working in #biomonitoring & environmental #DNA #research. #eDNA

🌿 #BioMonWeek26 has officially kickstarted in Montpellier! The event is bringing together Europe’s biodiversity monitoring community to bridge the gap between science and policy. 🧪 Make sure to stop by and check out the latest materials from MBMG Journal. 📢 Stay tuned for live updates.

🧬 New research on eDNA-based biomonitoring increased efficiency for targeting aquatic eukaryotes. The study shows that prokaryotic dominance in shotgun sequencing data can be reduced by increasing filter pore size, improving the taxonomic composition of retained eDNA: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg... (1/2)

🌍 #BioMonWeek26 is just around the corner! The event will bring the #biodiversity #monitoring community together - #researchers, #policymakers, industry, and students - to exchange ideas and examine the challenges shaping the future of the field. Find out more ⤵️ mbmg.pensoft.net/news/1170

🦠New study comparing short-read (Illumina) vs. long-read (PacBio) #metabarcoding for tracking #microbial #eukaryotes in a #lake over a full year. See which method pulled ahead at finer scales here: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg... @ucauvergne.bsky.social

@bgbol.org is launching its new seminar series focused on hot scientific topics of practical and academic importance. The first session begins with a dive into @gbif.org. More info: mbmg.pensoft.net/news/1182 #GBIF #DNAbarcoding

Seagrass meadows along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast are hotspots for marine biodiversity. Using environmental DNA, researchers found more species in seagrass than bare sand, but overall community patterns were surprisingly similar across both habitats. Read more here: doi.org/10.3897/natu...

How do we turn fragmented #data into informed policy? 📊 #BioMonWeek26 brings together the #biodiversity #monitoring community - researchers, #policymakers, private sector, and students - to exchange ideas and align on the key challenges shaping the future of biodiversity monitoring. See more here⤵️

Researchers tested ITS2 as a complement to the widely used MiFish (12S rRNA) marker - building new #primers and a reference #database across 61 species. ITS2 offered better species-level resolution, especially for Oncorhynchus and Rhinogobius where MiFish struggles. See the full #study here ⤵️

A new study tests an novel approach to #mammal #biodiversity monitoring: #eDNA #metabarcoding from tree stemflow. Sampling trees at a Japanese zoo detected 22 mammal species - with detection rates linked to proximity to #animal enclosures. See the full study here ⤵️ doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

New study finds that #eDNA - a powerful tool for monitoring #aquatic #biodiversity - is being held back by patchy #metadata and poor data standardisation. Authors identify key gaps and call for FAIR, CARE & TRUST principles to unite the field. Full study: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg... @embrc.eu

Check out this 12S #rDNA barcode reference library for 152 species of Neotropical electric fishes (Gymnotiformes) - a new #resource for understanding their distributions and dynamics, and a timely one given the #ecological #pressures facing #Neotropical ecosystems 👇 doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

🧬🐏 A new DNA marker called OvisCR has recently been developed, which successfully distinguishes domestic sheep from wild European mouflon in predator diet studies. Read more about it: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg.10.172476

The first thorough #genetic assessment of the Volga River Basin is here! Researchers #barcoded 84 #fish species, discovering 7 species new to the region (incl. 2 invasives) and 3 new phylogenetic lineages. The Kama River is highlighted as a vital #Pleistocene refuge and Arctic faunal corridor. ⤵️

5,000 #students across Canada help map the secret lives of solitary cavity-nesting #bees and #wasps. 🐝This study used #community #science & #metabarcoding to reveal hidden insect interactions. 👇See what they found here: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg... #citizenscience #hymenoptera

See how different #DNA extraction strategies (ComDNA vs. SedDNA) perform for #benthic #meiofauna. This study assesses these strategies using #metazoan #diversity in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ): doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢 (red algae) is hard to classify, but new universal rbcL primer suites developed for Ochrophyta and Rhodophyta, have proven effective for both barcoding and metabarcoding applications for 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘢 with strong potential in their application to other species: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

New study sampling West Coast Transient killer whales demonstrates the pertinence of environmental DNA flukeprint sampling for improving understandings of cetacean skin health. Read more here: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg.10.174578