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ukdnawg.bsky.social
UKEOF UKDNA Working Group
@ukdnawg.bsky.social
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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!
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Moler @envdna.bsky.social · May 25
Do freshwater insect assemblages in exotic plantations resemble those from native forest? Evidence from environmental DNA

#eDNA #environmenalDNA

onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Do freshwater insect assemblages in exotic plantations resemble those from native forest? Evidence from environmental DNA
Widespread deforestation has impacted biodiversity patterns globally, but the potential for forest plantations to restore biodiversity remains unclear. Here we used environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 15
You did an amazing job Dina! Your study is a fantastic example of best practice in #FAIR #eDNA research which is so great to see! Keep up the good work! 👏👏👏
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
And to @lynseyrharper.bsky.social for enormous help with Bluesky posts!

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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
To our panelists for such thoughtful answers and suggestions for how we can do better
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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!
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
Next off our #ukdnawg steering committee and organisers led by @andynisbet.bsky.social. An amazing team effort!
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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!
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
Thank you so much to all the wonderful participants at #ukdnawg25! It’s been such an amazing couple of days! A few thank you so coming up…
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
And that’s a wrap! Thank you very much to @royalsociety.org, organising committee, session chairs, speakers, panellists and student helpers for a fantastic conference and we’ll see you next year! #UKDNAWG25
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
Speed talks!

Caroline Howard @sangerinstitute.bsky.social gives update on Tree of Life project. Number of sequences are increasing every day, with slight bias towards Lepidoptera but also spanning all taxonomic groups. Fabulous genomic resource for the wider community to use #UKDNAWG25

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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
Now @nidunn.bsky.social on importance of metadata for publishing and mobilising #metabarcoding data. Metadata key to understanding how species records were generated and making confidence judgement. FAIR #eDNA project has established workflow which @naturalengland.bsky.social have adopted #UKDNAWG25
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
@lyndallp.bsky.social gives insights and challenges from BIOSCAN. Scaling up, taxonomic bias + data quality have been big challenges. Sampling has ramped up over years. Most samples dominated by Diptera, but many taxa only seen once. Good coverage of UK habitats. Data platform now live #UKDNAWG25
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
FAIR #eDNA data and transparent workflows are essential. Harmonisation should come after standardisation. International collaboration and partnership will drive progress #UKDNAWG25
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
Last session of #UKDNAWG25 is standards, best practice, current knowledge gaps and future opportunities. @leeselab.bsky.social discusses how we go from wild west of #eDNA to standards. Challenges are limited comparability of methods and unequal access to technical infrastructure and funding.
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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
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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UKEOF UKDNA Working Group @ukdnawg.bsky.social · May 14
Anna Wood @bangoruniversity.bsky.social using #merabarcoding to assess forest restoration. Currently waiting for data so watch this space! #UKDNAWG25

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