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Study: eDNA methods give a real-time look at coral reef health - EurekAlert
<p>The study underscores the crucial role of microbes in maintaining coral reef health, akin to the human gut microbiome.</p> <p>Hurricanes and disease outbreaks affect coral reef water microbial communities, leading to changes that may support further reef decline.</p> <p>Microbial analysis enables prompt assessment of disturbances' impacts on coral reefs, facilitating timely interventions to support reef ecosystems.</p> <p>Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis offers a noninvasive approach to study coral microbial communities and diagnose reef health.</p>
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