Cofunded by the European Union

More local or institution-based Research Facility Acronym : 
Molecular Biodiversity Lab
Institution/Coordinating Institution : 
Universität Salzburg
Other partners : 
University of Graz (Austria) - Haus der Natur Salzburg (Austria)
Country : 
Austria
Current Status : 
Active
Location : 
Fachbereich Umwelt und Biodiversität, Zoologische Evolutionsbiologie
More local or institution-based Research Facility type : 
Single Site RI (Geographically localised central facility)
Level of Access : 
Other
(https://forschungsinfrastruktur.bmbwf.gv.at/fi/_4677)
Cost of Access : 
Other
(Please contact us under the following email science_plus@plus.ac.at or the responsible contact person for this section mentioned in the contact field.)
Keywords : 
Dna Isolation - Pcr,dna Purification - Next Generation Sequencing - Dna Barcoding - Steroid Hormones
Water4All Keywords : 
Ecosystem services
Domains and thematic area : 
Other
(Biology)
Services provided : 
Other
(https://forschungsinfrastruktur.bmbwf.gv.at/fi/_4677)
Equipment : 
Observation networks and tools - Environmental analysis infrastructures - Physical modelling - Images analysis system
Source : 
Phase 2 questionnaire;website
Subcategory : 
Important Research Facilities related to freshwater

"The Core Facility Molecular Biodiversity Lab processes RNA, DNA and hormone samples using molecular biological and analytical techniques, which allow describing biodiversity on a molecular level. We apply techniques of DNA-Barcoding and Metabarcoding as well as genomical and population genetical techniques.

This includes the following work steps and notable equipment:

- DNA isolation ( including incubators),

- PCR (thermocyclers and UV-workstation),

- gel electrophoresis and gel documentation, DNA purification, next generation sequencing (Covaris Ultrasonicator, Magnetic Bead Purification),

- hormone extraction (orbital shaker, vakuum centrifuge).

In addition, a reverse osmosis ultrapure water system and various centrifuges (including a refrigerated centrifuge) are available. The Core Facility Molecular Biodiversity Lab is partner of ABOL (Austrian Barcode of Life)."

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LTER-Austria

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The Water4All Partnership - Water Security for the Planet - is a funding programme for scientific research in freshwater. It aims to tackle water challenges to face climate change, help to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and boost the EU’s competitiveness and growth.

It is co-funded by the European Union within the frame of the Horizon Europe programme (a key funding programme for research and innovation). The Partnership duration is for seven years from 2022.

The Water4All objective is to enable water security at a large scale and in the long term. Its goal is also to tackle water issues in a holistic frame. 

All forms of life on earth need water. All human activities operate with this resource. Water is part of our everyday life. It is also integrated within urban and countryside landscapes. It is one of the most valuable elements we share with plants and animals.

These simple facts must be kept in mind to understand the Water4All ambition.

This resource is weakened in many places due to climate changes, and human habits. We know that we can improve the way we use water. Everyone has a role to play and especially the scientific research community.

Scientific research is the heart of the Partnership as It is a powerful tool to improve knowledge on preserving, restoring, and managing this essential resource. 

International cooperation is also needed as water has no borders on Earth and runs from one country to another.

Water4All brings together a broad and cohesive group of 90 partners from 33 countries in the European Union and beyond. This consortium gathers partners from the whole water Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) chain.