Wolbachia in ants

December 7, 2024

Sample information
Picture
Photos by: Alex K
Location
Collection date 11/13/2024
Captive / Cultivated? Wild-caught
Group Hawaii Community College
Observations
Putative identification Arthropoda Insecta

Methods
Extraction kit
DNA extraction location Whole arthropod
Single or Duplex PCR Single Reaction
Gel electrophoresis system
Buffer lysis
DNA stain
Gel images
Protocol notes

the bottom one is mine

Results
Wolbachia presence No
Confidence level High
Explanation of confidence level

Due to me messing up a possible step in lab 11, I believe none of my insects will have a positive for Wolbachia.
Wolbachia 16S sequence
Arthropod COI sequence
Summary The Insecta was found to be negative for Wolbachia.
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