Microbial DNA concentrations from DNA extraction and PCR analysis of core samples SSK105556 and SSK105560 collected from the UKGEOS Glasgow Observatory, borehole GGC01. The data indicates levels of microbial DNA below detection limits. The work was supported by NERC grant SHAPE-UK NE/R018006/1.
Use Cases
- Assess microbial detection limits in subsurface environments based on DNA extraction and PCR results.
- Study the presence or absence of microbial DNA in specific geological borehole samples.
- Validate DNA extraction and PCR protocols for low-biomass environmental samples.
- Correlate microbial DNA signals with specific core sample preservation methods mentioned in the description.
Strengths
- Data originates from the British Geological Survey (BGS), a recognized national geological institution.
- Specifies the exact extraction kit (Qiagen PowerSoil Pro DNA Extraction kit) and analysis method (PCR).
- Identifies specific core samples (SSK105556 and SSK105560) and borehole location (GGC01).
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- The description states DNA levels were below detection limits, indicating a potential absence of positive signal data.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- DNA extraction using Qiagen PowerSoil Pro kit and subsequent Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) on preserved core samples.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-05-28 13:00:47.535466; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- UKGEOS Glasgow Observatory, borehole GGC01.