Courtney Pike

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How to fix ibuttons (hygrochrons) with error message/password request?

Dear community, We are using ibuttons – the hygrochron DS-1923 for a project to record temp and humidity. We have used them before many times no problem. We are now experiencing problems trying...

17 March 2022 9,778 0 View

Which DNA extraction kit is best for swab and cloacal wash extractions?

I have collected eye (conjunctiva), mouth (tracheal/choacal slit) swabs and cloacal washes with PBS solution from birds. Swabs were moist and will be 'rinsed' in PBS also before using the solution...

28 November 2018 1,963 3 View

Could Dipteran adults with an ectoparasitic larval stage transmit blood parasites?

I am looking for insight into transmission of parasites via botflies, specifically ectoparasitic Diptera. I am studying a Dipteran fly whose larval stages are ectoparasites in birds’ nests,...

07 September 2018 9,482 1 View

How do you identify/report new sequences to family/genus level given highest Blast 'matches'?

I have sequencing data from unidentified parasites in one family tested for. I blasted my sequences in NCBI blast database and have the 'closest blast matches'. For 9 sequences, the highest match...

10 May 2018 5,830 1 View