ChXout Applied Genetics

ChXout Applied Genetics Wildlife DNA testing lab using sophisticated genetic testing techniques in Lanchester, County Durham

A well-known and trusted bird DNA sexing provider, we also offer a variety of affordable wildlife DNA testing including a variety of bird & ecology services including eDNA.

06/08/2026

📢 Customer Request 📢

We have received some feather samples this week with no paperwork or customer contact details. We are trying to locate their owner.

If you have sent us feather samples and not received a sample receipt e-mail this week, please could you contact us by phone on 0191 543 9448 or e-mail [email protected]

Thank you!

03/08/2026

Ever looked at a mushroom in your garden and thought, “Is that a tiny umbrella… or trouble?” 🍄 Our gardens are full of fungi that look cute, spooky or even delicious – but looks can be seriously deceiving.

Being curious is brilliant, but it’s also important to be cautious. Many harmless-looking fungi can be toxic, and some of the less attractive ones are actually quietly helping your soil, trees and plants stay healthy. Next time you spot a strange mushroom ring or a cluster on a tree stump, pause, take a photo, and see what you can learn about it before you touch or move it.

Stay curious, stay safe, and have a proper look at what’s really going on under your nose in the garden. Have you spotted any weird or wonderful fungi recently? Share a photo or description in the comments – let’s see how deceptive appearances can be!

30/07/2026

Did you know we can actually read the DNA of fungi to find out exactly who’s living in your sample? 🧬 From the harmless mould on your bread to the mysterious mushrooms in your garden, fungi DNA testing lets us identify them with incredible precision.

Instead of just guessing from looks alone, we can match tiny pieces of fungal DNA against known profiles and pinpoint the species. That means we can tell one type of fungi from another, even when they look almost identical to the naked eye.

Curious about what fungi might be hiding in your home, garden, or workplace? Tell us where you’ve spotted fungi recently in the comments – what would you love to get tested and identified?

28/07/2026

Curious about the incredible world of fungi living all around us – and even on us? Our fungi DNA testing service helps you uncover exactly which fungal species are present in your sample, giving you clear, lab-based insight instead of guesswork. 🧬

Whether you’re a keen grower, a fungi enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the hidden biodiversity around you, our testing makes it easy to explore the mycological world in a new way. Send your sample, let us handle the science, and get straightforward results you can actually understand.

What would you love to discover with fungi DNA testing? Tell us in the comments!

26/07/2026

We tend to think of fungi as either tasty mushrooms on our plate or mould on bread, but they play a much bigger role in our environment. Some fungi quietly recycle dead plants and trees, returning nutrients to the soil and helping new life grow. Others form hidden networks around roots, helping plants absorb water and minerals and keeping ecosystems in balance. 🍄

But it’s not all good news. Certain fungi can damage crops, harm wildlife, or trigger allergies and infections in people and pets. When new or invasive species arrive in an area, they can upset local ecosystems and cause problems for farmers, gardeners, and even our homes.

That’s why it’s so important to know what fungi are in your local area – from what’s thriving in your garden to what’s popping up in nearby parks and woodlands. Paying attention to what you see, snapping photos, and sharing what you notice can help build a clearer picture of local fungal life. Have you spotted any unusual mushrooms or moulds near you lately? Tell us what you’ve seen in the comments 👇

22/07/2026

Did you know we can identify fungi using DNA profiling, just like a CSI episode for mushrooms? 🧬 Those strange blobs on your lawn, the delicate toadstools on old logs, the bright brackets on tree trunks – your garden and local woodlands are full of weird and wonderful fungi hiding in plain sight. Some are vital decomposers, some form secret partnerships with plant roots, and others just turn up looking like something from another planet.

The twist is, looks can be seriously deceiving with fungi. Two species can look almost identical on the outside but be completely different when you look at their DNA. That’s why the most reliable way to know what you’ve really found is proper scientific analysis, not just guessing from a photo or a field guide. If you’re curious about what’s growing around you, Chxout.com offers fungal identification using DNA profiling so you can get real answers, not maybes.

Spotted any odd or beautiful fungi in your garden or on woodland walks recently? Drop a pic or describe it in the comments – what do you think it might be, and would you send it off for DNA ID with Chxout.com? 🍄

Imagine hearing lynx padding softly through ancient woodlands again, or spotting beavers reshaping quiet rivers across t...
15/06/2026

Imagine hearing lynx padding softly through ancient woodlands again, or spotting beavers reshaping quiet rivers across the UK. Rewilding lost species isn’t about turning back the clock, it’s about giving nature the tools to heal itself – healthier soils, cleaner water, more birds and insects, and wilder places for all of us to explore 🦫

From large herbivores to small but mighty engineers like beavers, bringing back missing species can boost biodiversity, reduce flooding, and create proper, living landscapes instead of just patchy green spaces. It’s a bold idea, but it’s already inspiring farmers, local communities, and nature lovers to rethink how we share space with wildlife.

We at chxout.com have been pleased to help with sexing beavers for re-introduction....not quite as easy as you might think ! Which lost species would you love to see return to the UK – lynx, wolves, beavers, or something else entirely? Drop your thoughts (and any wild suggestions) in the comments 👇

Just a quick reminder to our customers that we are closed on Monday 25th May for the Bank Holiday.Please consider this w...
20/05/2026

Just a quick reminder to our customers that we are closed on Monday 25th May for the Bank Holiday.

Please consider this when sending samples in the next few days!

Thank you and hope you are all having a wonderful 2026 season!

If you are new to chXoutÂŽ or would just like a refresher, check out our guide to good and bad samples!Created for our DN...
28/04/2026

If you are new to chXoutÂŽ or would just like a refresher, check out our guide to good and bad samples!

Created for our DNA Bird Sexing service 🐣

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Durham Genome Centre
Lanchester
DH70EX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441915439448

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