Jens Carlsson

The bacterial hitchhiker's guide to COI: Universal primer-based COI capture probes fail to exclude bacterial DNA, but 16S capture leaves metazoa behind

This study evaluates the use of universal primers as capture probes to isolate or remove DNA from eDNA samples, finding that COI capture probes fail to exclude bacterial DNA while 16S capture misses metazoans.

Bacteria are everywhere, even in your COI marker gene data!

The paper introduces DARN, a tool to analyze COI amplicon data, revealing that bacterial and archaeal sequences are often present in eDNA samples and should be included in reference databases.

Comparative analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms and microsatellite markers for parentage verification and discovery within the equine Thoroughbred breed

This study compares SNP and STR markers for equine parentage verification, showing SNPs can achieve comparable or better accuracy than STRs in partial parentage scenarios.

Field application of an eDNA assay for the endangered white-clawed crayfish Austropotamobius pallipes

This paper develops an eDNA assay using COI gene primers and MGB probe for detecting the endangered white-clawed crayfish in water samples, showing its effectiveness in lotic systems.

Environmental (e)DNA detection of the invasive pink salmon Oncorhynchus gorbuscha during the 2017 Norwegian invasion

The paper develops eDNA detection methods for pink salmon in Norway and finds they can detect the species during spawning, suggesting potential establishment of odd-year populations.

The Arrival of Steppe and Iranian Related Ancestry in the Islands of the Western Mediterranean

The paper analyzes ancient DNA from the Balearic Islands, Sicily, and Sardinia to trace the arrival and spread of Steppe and Iranian-related ancestries in the western Mediterranean, revealing complex admixture histories.

Mitochondrial D-loop DNA analyses of Norway Lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) reveals genetic isolation between Atlantic and Mediterranean populations

The paper analyzes mitochondrial D-loop DNA variation in Norway Lobster to show genetic differentiation between Atlantic and Mediterranean populations.

A quantitative PCR based environmental DNA assay for detecting Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)

This study develops a quantitative PCR assay to detect Atlantic salmon in water samples using species-specific primers and a MGB probe targeting the COI gene, showing its sensitivity for in situ detection.

The Identification of a 1916 Irish Rebel: New Approach for Estimating Relatedness From Low Coverage Homozygous Genomes

The paper identifies Thomas Kent's remains using a forced homozygote approach to estimate relatedness from degraded DNA, confirming his identity through simulated data.