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.

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 chXout® 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 chXout® or would just like a refresher, check out our guide to good and bad samples!

Created for our DNA Bird Sexing service 🐣

A quick reminder that we are closed over the Spring Bank Holidays and weekends. We are already under way processing samp...
28/04/2026

A quick reminder that we are closed over the Spring Bank Holidays and weekends.

We are already under way processing samples this season and we look forward to working with you all again this year🐣

Spring in the UK isn’t just about bluebells and baby lambs – it’s also prime time for fungi spotting 🍄 From tiny delicat...
25/04/2026

Spring in the UK isn’t just about bluebells and baby lambs – it’s also prime time for fungi spotting 🍄 From tiny delicate caps hiding in moss to colourful brackets on fallen logs, woodland floors suddenly come to life once the weather warms and the rain does its thing.

If you’re heading out for a walk, take a slower pace and look closely at rotting wood, damp leaf litter and shady patches under trees – you’ll start noticing all sorts of shapes, colours and textures popping up. It’s a great excuse to get outside, reconnect with nature and maybe snap some photos of the weirdest and most wonderful finds.

What’s the coolest mushroom or fungus you’ve ever spotted in spring? Share it in the comments – bonus points for pics! 📸

On Friday 17 April, we had the pleasure of welcoming MP Luke Akehurst to The Durham Genome Centre.During the visit, Luke...
21/04/2026

On Friday 17 April, we had the pleasure of welcoming MP Luke Akehurst to The Durham Genome Centre.

During the visit, Luke took a great interest in chXout®, where our placement year student Frances guided him through one of our citizen science initiatives focused on fungi identification.

It was a fantastic opportunity to share how our work supports biodiversity research and engages the wider public in real-world science.

A quick reminder that we are closed over the Easter weekend and bank holidays.Hours will resume as normal on Tuesday 07 ...
02/04/2026

A quick reminder that we are closed over the Easter weekend and bank holidays.

Hours will resume as normal on Tuesday 07 April 2026 🐣

We have received some lovely reviews on Trustpilot - hitting a 100 reviews milestone!Your feedback is always very much a...
09/03/2026

We have received some lovely reviews on Trustpilot - hitting a 100 reviews milestone!

Your feedback is always very much appreciated

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We would like to remind our customers of our operating hours over the festive period. 📆 For results before Christmas clo...
09/12/2025

We would like to remind our customers of our operating hours over the festive period.

📆 For results before Christmas closure, please ensure samples arrive with us no later than 15 December 2025.

🎄We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers this year. It has been a pleasure to work with you all and we wish you the very best for the New Year 🎄

21/11/2025

In this video we stumbled upon a strange, unidentified fungus deep in the wild, unlike anything we’ve seen before. Curiosity led us to collect it carefully and bring it back to the lab for closer inspection. Could this be a new species, or something hiding in plain sight? The journey begins…

21/11/2025

After careful lab work, the DNA analysis is finally complete. The mystery fungus that began as an enigma in the wild now has a name. In this episode, we reveal the species identity and close the loop on our journey from discovery to genetic confirmation. Science has spoken and the results might surprise you…

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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

Telephone

+441915439448

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