Dr Kirsten J Harper
kirstenjharper.bsky.social
Dr Kirsten J Harper
@kirstenjharper.bsky.social
Post-doc at the University of Edinburgh working on #marine and #terrestrial #eDNA. Views my own. She/Her.
Of course!
May 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Reposted by Dr Kirsten J Harper
Project, sample, amplification (single species), sequencing and ASV/OTU data required which enable confidence assessment of the data. Templates for upload to @nbntrust.bsky.social have been produced with tool for adapting to @gbif.org #UKDNAWG25
May 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Reposted by Dr Kirsten J Harper
Different labs can produce vastly different results which leads to ‘eDNA doesn’t work’ - ring and proficiency testing is key. Establishing minimum standards (e.g. sequencing depth) and metadata reporting is crucial. Stringency of standards will vary by taxonomic group #UKDNAWG25
May 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Successfully predicts IQI From 16S #eDNA and has been provisionally adopted by Scottish regulators. Also has applications beyond current use 👍🏻 #UKDNAWG25

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May 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM