Have eDNA analyses performed

Have eDNA analyses performed

A wide range qualitative and quantitative species specific, metabarcoding and populations genetic tests are offered as a service.

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Perform eDNA analyses yourself

Perform eDNA analyses yourself

All materials for easy and clean sampling, kits for eDNA isolation and a wide range of qPCR species specific tests.

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Consultancy

Consultancy

Knowledge and possibilities within ecological research are growing fast. Sylphium has direct access to the latest developments in this area.

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News from Sylphium:

eDNA Dual Filter Capsule

The eDNA dual filter capsule is specially designed for on-site filtering of eDNA from large amounts of surface water. The two enclosed filter membranes have a large surface area with optimal pore size for environmental DNA (eDNA) filtration without rapid clogging and are protected from cross-contamination by the sealed capsule. The eDNA dual filter capsule can be closed with “luer lock caps” and can be stored at room temperature after adding preservation solution. Read more …

eDNA qPCR master mix

Ability of eTaq qPCR master mix of Sylphium and EMM of company T to detect target DNA at different humic acid concentrations. Experiments performed as described by Uchii et al, 2019*
Detection of eDNA in samples with increasing humic acid concentrations using the eDNA qPCR master mix from Sylphium. The eDNA qPCR master mix was compared to EMM of company T. See the validation report for more information.

Sylphium has developed its own qPCR master mix especially for eDNA analyses. This eDNA qPCR master mix offers excellent performance for sensitive, robust and accurate qPCR detection and quantification. The eDNA qPCR master mix is ​​highly resistant to inhibitory factors in surface waters, such as humic acids. This unsurpassed eDNA qPCR master mix is ​​now also available for other eDNA labs! Read more …

eDNA/water sampling drone

Together with the companies Fluctus Industrial Engineering and Drone Radio Research, Sylphium Molecular Ecology has developed a conversion kit to turn any capable drone into a water sampling drone. This can be used for quick and easy sampling of eDNA and micro-organisms by means of filtration. Read more …

Sylphium molecular ecology started in 2012 as a service lab for environmental DNA (eDNA) located in Groningen (The Netherlands). We offer a total solution for environmental DNA tests for ecological questions:

 

Setting up an eDNA laboratory

Since 2018 we offer possibilities for isolation and analysis of environmental DNA using our tests and methods on other labs. We have developed therefor complete kits for sampling, isolation, and analysis of eDNA samples. These kits were fully validated on robustness, detection limit, efficiency, and repeatability.  
We're giving also full support in setting up a eDNA laboratorium and offer complete eDNA courses for personnel. If you are interested in these courses and support, please contact us.