Sample information

Picture
Location
Collection date 08/19/2024
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Kantonsschule Zuercher Unterland
Observations
Putative identification Arthropoda

Methods

Extraction kit Instagene Matrix
DNA extraction location Abdomen
Single or Duplex PCR Duplex Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system MiniOne
Buffer
DNA stain Midori 1:20'000
Gel images
Protocol notes

The results of the my sample and the new sample are the same, except for the fact that in the new PCR test there is one sample less. That is because there was not enough DNA material left after the first PCR test for the second one. Since there was not enough DNA extract, it was imposible to get a new sequence.

It is worth to mention that that sample (3B) had the strongest results in the first PCR test and it is a pity that the amount of DNA extract was too little to be able to do a second test. 3B was tested positive for Arthropode and Wolbachia. 1B, 1V had absolutely no results and 2V was tested positive for Arhtropode only.

In comparison, the first and second test had the same results which probably indicates that the filling in into the moulds in the gel had to be done the same, most likely correctly. What could have been done better is to increase the amount of DNA extract to have enough for the second test but since we did not know about that, I would not really count that as a “mistake”.

Results

Wolbachia presence Yes
Confidence level Medium
Explanation of confidence level

The very strong and clear result in the first test of 3B gives me the confidence that the result is trustworthy and that 3B is in fact Wolbachia positive. Other than that, the results were the same in both tests.
What makes me question my security is the fact that 1B and 1V were not positive for either of the two aspects, Arthropode and Wolbachia.

Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Arthropoda was found to be postive for Wolbachia.
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