UKEOF UKDNA Working Group
@ukdnawg.bsky.social
We are a WG of @ukeof.bsky.social that facilitates collaboration between researchers, government agencies and other stakeholders for the uptake of #eDNA-based monitoring of #biodiversity. See https://ukeof.org.uk/our-work/ukdna for more info!
May 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
To our panelists for such thoughtful answers and suggestions for how we can do better
May 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
To our panelists for such thoughtful answers and suggestions for how we can do better
To our invited speakers including @leeselab.bsky.social Gideon Henderson, @jlittlefair.bsky.social @profsicreer.bsky.social Kate Wade Niamh Nic Daeid Davey Jones Bridget Emmett for super insights and inspiring us
May 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
To our invited speakers including @leeselab.bsky.social Gideon Henderson, @jlittlefair.bsky.social @profsicreer.bsky.social Kate Wade Niamh Nic Daeid Davey Jones Bridget Emmett for super insights and inspiring us
Our academic panel had a tough job this year… so many excellent abstracts to sift through. Quality of the science across all presentations was outstanding!
May 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Our academic panel had a tough job this year… so many excellent abstracts to sift through. Quality of the science across all presentations was outstanding!
Next off our #ukdnawg steering committee and organisers led by @andynisbet.bsky.social. An amazing team effort!
May 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Next off our #ukdnawg steering committee and organisers led by @andynisbet.bsky.social. An amazing team effort!
Firstly to the amazing team @royalsociety.org led by @SarahGiles. What a privilege and fantastic opportunity for our working group, and a great pleasure to work with you!
May 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Firstly to the amazing team @royalsociety.org led by @SarahGiles. What a privilege and fantastic opportunity for our working group, and a great pleasure to work with you!
Henrik Cornelisson van de Ven of TNO describes formation of Dutch #eDNA working group and creation of National #eDNA Framework for the Netherlands. Many more meeting and fundings needed but lots of motivation! #UKDNAWG25
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May 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Henrik Cornelisson van de Ven of TNO describes formation of Dutch #eDNA working group and creation of National #eDNA Framework for the Netherlands. Many more meeting and fundings needed but lots of motivation! #UKDNAWG25
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Ben Price @nhm.org gives update on last 5 years of UK Barcode of Life. Many gaps filled but better gap analysis needed to identify and fill those remaining. Next step is developed curated databases for UK and Europe! #UKDNAWG25
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May 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Ben Price @nhm.org gives update on last 5 years of UK Barcode of Life. Many gaps filled but better gap analysis needed to identify and fill those remaining. Next step is developed curated databases for UK and Europe! #UKDNAWG25
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Tristan Biggs of PML Applications reviews use of #eDNA #metabarcoding for inshore #fish. Some methodological commonalities emerging. Species detection generally greater with #eDNA. Primer comparison needed as well as roadmap review and development of minimum standards #UKDNAWG25
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May 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Tristan Biggs of PML Applications reviews use of #eDNA #metabarcoding for inshore #fish. Some methodological commonalities emerging. Species detection generally greater with #eDNA. Primer comparison needed as well as roadmap review and development of minimum standards #UKDNAWG25
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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
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
FAIR #eDNA data and transparent workflows are essential. Harmonisation should come after standardisation. International collaboration and partnership will drive progress #UKDNAWG25
May 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
FAIR #eDNA data and transparent workflows are essential. Harmonisation should come after standardisation. International collaboration and partnership will drive progress #UKDNAWG25
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
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
Claire Carvell @ukceh.bsky.social presents results of DNA barcoding through @pomscheme.bsky.social using BIOSCAN pipeline. High quality sequences that could largely be identified to species level obtained. Seasonal patterns in community composition found #UKDNAWG25
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May 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Claire Carvell @ukceh.bsky.social presents results of DNA barcoding through @pomscheme.bsky.social using BIOSCAN pipeline. High quality sequences that could largely be identified to species level obtained. Seasonal patterns in community composition found #UKDNAWG25
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Penelope Watt @sheffielduni.bsky.social compared #eDNA to hand sorting to assess impact of land management on #earthworm diversity. #eDNA detected same species as hand sorting. More species in leys than arable land #UKDNAWG25
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May 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Penelope Watt @sheffielduni.bsky.social compared #eDNA to hand sorting to assess impact of land management on #earthworm diversity. #eDNA detected same species as hand sorting. More species in leys than arable land #UKDNAWG25
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Bryony Jones @ukceh.bsky.social leveraging public genomic data repositories for #microbial modelling and Soil Health Bioindication. Strong potential but also challenges with inconsistent metadata accompanying genomic data #UKDNAWG25
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May 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Bryony Jones @ukceh.bsky.social leveraging public genomic data repositories for #microbial modelling and Soil Health Bioindication. Strong potential but also challenges with inconsistent metadata accompanying genomic data #UKDNAWG25
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Tamara Schenekar used #eDNA from waterholes to assess #terrestrial vertebrates in Savannah ecosystems. Seasonal water + sediment sampling compared to camera traps. More species detected with #eDNA. Species identity, body length, time since visit + duration all influenced detection #UKDNAWG25
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May 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Tamara Schenekar used #eDNA from waterholes to assess #terrestrial vertebrates in Savannah ecosystems. Seasonal water + sediment sampling compared to camera traps. More species detected with #eDNA. Species identity, body length, time since visit + duration all influenced detection #UKDNAWG25
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Anna Wood @bangoruniversity.bsky.social using #merabarcoding to assess forest restoration. Currently waiting for data so watch this space! #UKDNAWG25
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May 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Anna Wood @bangoruniversity.bsky.social using #merabarcoding to assess forest restoration. Currently waiting for data so watch this space! #UKDNAWG25
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