Reposted by Yuval Cohen
Humans have many unusual traditions. But did you know animals’ strange behaviors can become culture too? Out now in Current Biology (doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...) we show the rise and spread of a surprising tradition: interspecies infant abduction. Interactive timeline (www.ab.mpg.de/671374) 🧵 (1/12)
May 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Humans have many unusual traditions. But did you know animals’ strange behaviors can become culture too? Out now in Current Biology (doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...) we show the rise and spread of a surprising tradition: interspecies infant abduction. Interactive timeline (www.ab.mpg.de/671374) 🧵 (1/12)
Reposted by Yuval Cohen
Can insect bulk samples be used in #metabarcoding without homogenising them? Our research shows: it’s technically possible but yields poorer data and is more expensive and time-consuming.
Paper out now:
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#nondestructivelysis
Paper out now:
@mbmg.pensoft.net
mbmg.pensoft.net/article/1298...
@leeselab.bsky.social
#nondestructivelysis
Homogenization of insect bulk samples yields more comprehensive yet comparable biodiversity data than non-destructive lysis
The rapid advancement of molecular biodiversity monitoring tools, particularly DNA metabarcoding, has improved specimen identification in bulk samples, such as those from Malaise traps, where traditio...
mbmg.pensoft.net
December 20, 2024 at 7:35 AM
Can insect bulk samples be used in #metabarcoding without homogenising them? Our research shows: it’s technically possible but yields poorer data and is more expensive and time-consuming.
Paper out now:
@mbmg.pensoft.net
mbmg.pensoft.net/article/1298...
@leeselab.bsky.social
#nondestructivelysis
Paper out now:
@mbmg.pensoft.net
mbmg.pensoft.net/article/1298...
@leeselab.bsky.social
#nondestructivelysis
Reposted by Yuval Cohen
📄NEW PAPER exploring #eDNA quantification methods! For #qPCR / #ddPCR end users aiming to enhance sensitivity & precision in detecting low eDNA quantities – a common challenge in #MarineEcology surveys. Bonus: An alternative framework for LoD & LoQ.
doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
Quantifying the Detection Sensitivity and Precision of qPCR and ddPCR Mechanisms for eDNA Samples
This study compares the sensitivity and quantification precision of qPCR and ddPCR for eDNA surveys through Bayesian inference using latent parameters from both known concentration (standards) and en...
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December 12, 2024 at 6:02 PM
📄NEW PAPER exploring #eDNA quantification methods! For #qPCR / #ddPCR end users aiming to enhance sensitivity & precision in detecting low eDNA quantities – a common challenge in #MarineEcology surveys. Bonus: An alternative framework for LoD & LoQ.
doi.org/10.1002/ece3...
doi.org/10.1002/ece3...