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      <image:caption>Figure 1: Schematic of the microbial inventory and the process to pinpoint useful microbes for biotechnological development. (A) This approach collects datatypes across domains to gain a full picture of the chemical activity and potential at mine sites. (B) In this project, these data types were integrated to generate large-scale data, from which discoveries can be made. (C) This microbial inventory can then be queried to identify candidates for biotechnology development and rich information to facilitate the growth of these candidates in the lab.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Figure 1: The three primary categories of biodiversity monitoring, and the types of studies that overlap between each category. eDNA captures data from all domains.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Figure 2: Depiction of the level of insight that can be gained using DNA barcoding alone, along with the differences that exist between organisms belonging to the same species.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Water is a natural collection tool for biodiversity signals across landscapes. Sampling for DNA contained in on-site water sources can enhance conventional monitoring by allowing operators to intervene sooner, improve sustainability outcomes, reduce costs, and support regulatory compliance.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Waste rock and tailings are sources of acid mine drainage, where sulfur compounds oxidize to create highly acidic runoff. Neutralization by sulfate-reducing bacteria can mitigate the effects of ARD.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming biodiversity monitoring by detecting genetic material shed into the environment by plants, wildlife, fish, insects, and microbes. Collected from water, soil, or air, testing DNA provides a snapshot of nearly all living species in the ecosystem.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Biomining (or bioleaching) is already being used worldwide to extract metals: ~20% of the world’s copper is already being extracted with the help of microbes such as A. ferrooxidans. Biomining harnesses the power of bacteria to break down rock and release metals like copper, gold, nickel, and rare earth elements.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Certain microbes can naturally produce a cement that binds tailings together, helping control fugitive dust. Many microbes with these capabilities are already present in tailings, and biocementation has also been shown to strengthen and stabilize soil, sand, and concrete.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming biodiversity monitoring by detecting genetic material shed into the environment by plants, wildlife, fish, insects, and microbes. Collected from water, soil, or air, testing DNA provides a snapshot of nearly all living species in the ecosystem.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>By monitoring microbial communities alongside insects, plants, and animals, we can evaluate the efficacy of reclamation efforts. Koonkie provides comprehensive eDNA and microbial monitoring programs that establish ecological baselines, track recovery over time, and deliver actionable insights to support adaptive reclamation management.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Soil testing reliably measures carbon storage potential by checking two main carbon pools: mineral-associated organic matter (MAOM) and particulate organic matter (POM). Analyzing soil DNA alongside this reveals how active microbes drive the carbon cycle, showing us exactly how to boost natural carbon storage.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming biodiversity monitoring by detecting genetic material shed into the environment by plants, wildlife, fish, insects, and microbes. Collected from water, soil, or air, testing DNA provides a snapshot of nearly all living species in the ecosystem.</image:caption>
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