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Bibliography \/ Publications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Doctoral thesis \/ Thesis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir, S. 2001. Phylogenetic characterization of microbial mats and isolation of Thermus<\/em> spp. and sulfur-oxidizing bacteria from Icelandic hot springs. Lund University, Department of Biotechnology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ritr\u00fdndar greinar \/ Articles in peer-reviewed journals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir S, <\/a>Knobloch<\/a> S, Lauzon<\/a> HL, \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir <\/a>A, Stein\u00fe\u00f3rsson <\/a>P, Rocks<\/a> P, Marteinsson<\/a> V\u00de. 2021. Impact of onboard chitosan treatment of whole cod (Gadus morhua<\/em>) on the shelf life and spoilage bacteria of loins stored superchilled under different atmospheres. Food Microbiology<\/a>, 97: 103723.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G\u00edslason D, Helyar SJ, \u00d3skarsson GJ, \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir G, Slotte A, Jansen T, Jacobsen JA, \u00d3lafsson K, Skirnisdottir S, Dahle G, Siegstad H, Joensen H, Curti KL, Gr\u00e9goire F, Masse J, Sveinsson S, Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir AK , Pampoulie C. 2020. The genetic composition of feeding aggregations of the Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus<\/em>) in the central north Atlantic: a microsatellite loci approach. ICES J Mar Sci. 77: 604\u2013612. doi: 10.1093 \/ icesjms \/ fsaa003.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiernasz N, Leroi F, Chevalier F, Cornet J, Cardinal M, Rohloff J, Passerini D, Sk\u03afrnisd\u03ccttir S, and Pilet, MF. 2020. Salmon gravlax biopreservation with lactic acid bacteria: a polyphasic approach to assess the impact on organoleptic properties, microbial ecosystem and volatilome composition. Front Microbiol. Jan 21; 10: 3103. doi: 10.3389 \/ fmicb.2019.03103.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastrav, C., Sigurdardottir, S., Vidarsson, JR, Danielsdottir, AK 2016. Agent based model of fisher behavior as a dynamic constraint resolution problem. 2015 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC). <\/em>3120-3121. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plotka, M, Kaczorowska AK, Morzywolek A, Makowska J, Kozlowski LP, Thorisdottir A, Sk\u00edrnisdottir S, Hj\u00f6rleifsdottir S, Fridjonsson OH, Hreggvidsson GO, Kristjansson JK, Dabrowski S, Bujnicki JM, Kaczorowski T. and biochemistry. a catalytic site of a highly thermostable Ts2631 endolysin from the Thermus scotoductus phage vB_Tsc2631. PlosOne 10 (9): E0137374. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pampoulie C, Slotte, A, \u00d3skarsson GJ, Helyar SJ, J\u00f3nsson A, \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir G, Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Libungan L, Jacobsen JA, Joensen H, Nielsen HH, Sigur\u00f0sson SK, Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir AK. 2015. Stock structure of Atlantic herring ( Clupea harengus<\/em> L.) in the Norwegian Sea and adjacent waters. Marine Ecology - Progress Series 522; 2015; 219-230. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pampoulie C, Skirnisdottir S, Star B, Jentoft S, J\u00f3nsd\u00f3ttir IG, Hj\u00f6rleisson E, Thorsteinsson V, P\u00e1lsson \u00d3K, Berg PR, Andersen \u00d8, Magnusdottir S, Helyar SJ, Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir, AK. 2015. Rhodopsin gene polymorphism associated with divergent light environments in Atlantic cod. Behavior Gene. 45 (2), 236-244. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pampoulie C, Skirnisdottir S, Olafsdottir G, Helyar SJ, Thorsteinsson V, Jonsson STh, Frechet A, Durif CMF, Sherman S, Lampart-Ka\u0142uzniacka M, Hedeholm R, Olafsson H, Danielsdottir AK, Kasper JM. 2014. Genetic structure of the lumpfish Cyclopterus lumpus<\/em> across the North Atlantic. ICES J Mar Sci<\/em>. 71 (9), 2390\u20132397. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imsland AK, Olafsson K, Skirnisdottir S, Gunnarsson S, Oddgeirsson M, Vandamme S, Helyar S, Skadal J, Folkvord A. 2014. Life history of turbot in Icelandic waters: Intra- and inter-populationgenetic diversity and otolith tracking of environmental temperatures . Fish Res<\/em>. 155: 185\u2013193. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir, S., Olafsdottir, G., Olafsson, K., Jendrossek, T., ap Dafydd Lloyd, H., Helyar, S., Pampoulie, C., Danielsdottir, AK, Kasper, JM 2013. Twenty-two novel microsatellite loci for lumpfish ( Cyclopterus lumpus<\/em>). Conservation Genet Resources<\/em>. 5(1), 177-179. Article<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olafsdottir, G., Olafsson, K., Skirnisdottir, S., Oskarsson, GJ, Kohlbach, D., Franklinsdottir, H., Klitgaard Kvaavik, CE, Morneau, R., Chevrier, A., Pampoulie, C., Helyar , S., Danielsdottir, AK 2012. Isolation and characterization of thirty microsatellite loci for Atlantic mackerel ( Scomber scombrus<\/em> L.). Conservation Genetics Resources. Published Online December 2012. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pampoulie, C., \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir, G., Hauksd\u00f3ttir, S., Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, S., \u00d3lafsson, K., Magn\u00fasd\u00f3ttir, S., Chosson, V., Halld\u00f3rsson, SD, \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir, D., Gunnlaugsson, Th., Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir , AK, V\u00edkingsson, GA 2012. A note on a mother-fetus pair and alleged father match in the Atlantic fin whale ( Balaenoptera physalus<\/em>) off Iceland. Journal of Cetacean Research Management<\/em>. 12(3), 341-343.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Libungan, LA \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir, G., Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, S., P\u00e1lsson, S., Pampoulie, C., Bj\u00f6rnsd\u00f3ttir, SH, \u00d3lafsson, K., \u00d3skarsson, GJ, Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir, AK 2012. Brief communication. Fourteen new microsatellite markers for Atlantic herring Clupea harengus. Journal of Fish Biology.<\/em> 81, 1422-1426.  Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pampoulie, C., Skirnisd\u00f3ttir, S., Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir, AK, Gunnarsson, \u00c1. 2012. Genetic structure of the Atlantic wolffish ( Anarhichas lupus<\/em> L.) at Icelandic fishing grounds: another evidence of panmixia in Iceland? - ICES Journal of Marine Science<\/em>, 69(4), 508-515. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christophe Pampoulie, Sigurlaug Skirnisdottir, Sigurbjorg Hauksdottir, Kristinn Olafsson, Hrafnkell Eir\u00edksson, Val\u00e9rie Chosson, Gudmundur O. Hreggvidsson, Gudmundur H. Gunnarsson, Sigridur Hjorleifsdottir. 2010. A pilot genetic study reveals the absence of spatial genetic structure in Norway lobster ( Nephrops norvegicus<\/em>) on fishing grounds in Icelandic waters. ICES Journal of Marine Science<\/em>. Advance Access November 11. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aurelle, D., Baker, AJ., Bottin, L., Brouat, C., Caccone, A., Chaix, A. Dhakal, P., Ding, Y., Duplantier, JM., Fiedler, W., Fietz , J., Fong, Y., Forcioli, D., Freitas, TRO, Gunnarsson, GH, Haddrath, O., Hadziabdic, D., Hauksdottir, S., Havill, NP., Heinrich, M., Heinz, T ., Hjorleifsdottir, S., Hong, Y., Hreggvidsson, GO, Huchette, S., Hurst, J., Kane, M., Kane, NC., Kawakami, T., Ke, W., Keith, RA. , Klauke, N., Klein, JL., Kun, JFJ., Li, C., Li, GQ., Li, JJ., Loiseau, A., Lu, LZ., Lucas, M., Martins-Ferreira, C., Mokhtar-Jamai, K., Olafsson, K., Pampoulie, C., Pan, L., Pooler, MR., Ren, JD., Rinehart, TA., Roussel, V., Santos, MO., Schaefer, HM., Scheffler, BE., Schmidt, A., Segelbacher, G. Shen, JD., Skirnisdottir, S., Sommer, S., Tao, ZR., Taubert, R., Tian, Y., Tomiuk , J., Trigiano, RN., Ungerer, MC., Van Wormhoudt, A., Wadl, PA., Wang, DQ., Weis-Dootz, Xia, Q., Yuan, QY. 2010. Permanent Genetic Resources added to the Molecular Ecology Resources Database 1 February 2010\u201331 March 2010. Molecular Ecology Resources<\/em>, 10(4), 751-754. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

S. Skirnisdottir, K. Olafsson, S. Hauksdottir, C. Pampoulie, GO Hreggvidsson, GH Gunnarsson, and S. Hjorleifsdottir. 2010. Isolation and characterization of eight new microsatellite loci in the Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus<\/em> (Linnaeus, 1758). Molecular Ecology Resources.<\/em> 10: 751-754.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snaedis H. Bjornsdottir, Solveig K. Petursdottir, Gudmundur O. Hreggvidsson, Sigurlaug Skirnisdottir, Sigridur Hjorleifsdottir, Johann Arnfinnsson, and Jakob K. Kristjansson. 2009. Thermus islandicus sp. nov., a mixotrophic, sulfur-oxidizing bacterium isolated from the Torfajokull geothermal area. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.<\/em> 59 (12) 2962-2966. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marcel TJ van der Meer, Laurens Lammerts, Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Jaap S. Sinninghe Damst\u00e9, Stefan Schouten. 2008. Distribution and isotopic composition of bacterial lipid biomarkers in microbial mats from a sulfidic Icelandic hot spring. Organic Geochemistry:<\/em> 39 (8): 1015\u20131019 Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Christophe Pampoulie, Sigurbj\u00f6rg Hauksd\u00f3ttir, Inga Schulte, Kristinn \u00d3lafsson, Gu\u00f0mundur \u00d3. Hreggvi\u00f0sson, Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir. 2008. Characterization of 18 new microsatellite loci in Atlantic cod ( Gadus morhua<\/em> L.) Molecular Ecology Resources<\/em>, 8 (6), 1503-1505. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gudmundur O. Hreggvidsson, Sigurlaug Skirnisdottir, Bart Smit, Sigridur Hjorleifsdottir Viggo T. Marteinsson, Solveig Petursdottir and Jakob K. Kristjansson. 2006. Polyphasic analysis of Thermus isolates from geothermal areas in Iceland. Extremophiles, 10 (6) pp 563-575. Article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jakobsdottir KB, Jorundsdottir TD, Skirnisdottir S, Hjorleifsdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO, Danielsdottir AK and Pampoulie C. 2006. Nine new polymorphic microsatellite loci for the amplification of archived otolith DNA of Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua L. Mol Ecol Notes. 6: 337-339<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blondal T, Thorisdottir A, Unnsteinsdottir U, Hjorleifsdottir S, Aevarsson A, Ernstsson, S, Fridjonsson OH, Skirnisdottir S, Wheat JO, Hermannsdottir AG, Sigurdsson ST, Hreggvidsson GO, Smith AV and Kristjansson JK. 2005. Isolation and characterization of a thermostable RNA ligase 1 from a Thermus scotoductus bacteriophage TS2126 with good single-stranded DNA ligation properties. Nucleic Acids Res. 33: 135-142.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blondal T, Hjorleifsdottir S, Fridjonsson OH, Aevarsson A, Skirnisdottir S, Hermannsdottir AG, Hreggvidsson GO, Smith AV and Kristjansson JK. 2005. Characterization of a 5 \u2032 polynucleotide kinase-3 \u2032 phosphatase from bacteriophage RM378. J Biol Chem. 280: 5188-94.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobel CFV, Marteinsson VTh, Hauksdottir S, Fridjonsson OH, Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO and Kristjansson JK. 2004. Use of low nutrient enrichments to access novel amylase genes in silent thermophiles. World J Microbiol Biotechnol. 20: 801-809.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blondal T, Hjorleifsdottir S, Fridjonsson OH, Aevarsson A, Skirnisdottir S, Hermannsdottir AG, Hreggvidsson GO, Smith AV and Kristjansson JK. 2003. Discovery and characterization of a thermostable bacteriophage RNA ligase homologous to T4 RNA ligase 1. Nucleic Acids Res. 15: 7247-7254.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hjorleifsdottir S, Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO, Holst O and Kristjansson JK. 2001. Species composition of cultivated and non-cultivated bacteria from short filaments in an Icelandic hot spring at 88 \u00b0 C. Microbial Ecol. 42: 117-125.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO, Holst O and Kristjansson JK. 2001. Isolation and characterization of a mixotrophic sulfur-oxidizing Thermus scotoductus. Extremophiles 5: 45-49.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO, Holst O and Kristjansson JK. 2001. A new ecological adaptation to high sulfide by a Hydrogenobacter sp. growing on sulfur compounds but not on hydrogen. Microbiol Res. 156: 41-47.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO, Hjorleifsdottir S, Marteinsson VTh, Petursdottir SK, Holst O and Kristjansson JK. 2000. Influence of sulfide and temperature on species composition and community structure of hot spring microbial mats. Applied and Environmental Microbiology<\/em>. 66:2835-2841. Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingvarsson S, Skirnisdottir S and Eiriksdottir G. 1996. Deletion mapping of chromosome 16 in human breast cancer; putative location of tumor suppressor gene (s). Cytogenet Cell Genet. 72: 290.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eiriksdottir G, Bergthorsson JT, Sigurdsson H, Gu\u00f0mundsson J, Skirnisdottir S, Egilsson V, Barkardottir RB and Ingvarsson S. 1995. Mapping of chromosome 3 alterations in human breast cancer using microsatellite PCR markers: correlation with clinical variables. Int J Oncol. 6: 369-375.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Eiriksdottir G, Baldursson T, Barkardottir RB, Egilsson V and Ingvarsson S. 1995. High frequency of allelic imbalance at chromosome region 16q22-23 in human breast cancer: correlation with high PgR and low S phase. Int J Cancer. 64: 112-116.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


CONFERENCES, POSTERS AND POSTERS \/ Conferences, posters and presentations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

J\u00f3nsd\u00f3ttir I, Vanhalst J, Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir S, Bj\u00f6rnsd\u00f3ttir SH, Hreggvi\u00f0sson GO. Thermus<\/em> bacteria and the viruses that infect them. IceBio (Biology Conference, Iceland) October 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marteinsson V\u00de, Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir S, Lauzon HL. MicroFIBERgut: Effect of chitosan fiber on intestinal flora and weight management. MN\u00cd Food Day. October 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viernasz N, Tareb R, Brahamia N, Chevalier F<\/a>, Cornet J<\/a>, Passerini D<\/a>, Jerome M<\/a>, Cardinal M<\/a>, Chopin C<\/a>, Donnay-Moreno C<\/a>, Skirnisdottir S, Marteinsson V, Verrez-Bagnis V<\/a>, Pilet MF and Leroi F.<\/a> Study of the bacterial ecosystems of salmon (gravlax or smoked) and selection of bioprotector solutions. 2nd Journ\u00e9es Recherche-Industrie \u201eManagement of microbial resources. Environment, Health, Biotechnologies, Biology of Synthesis, Agricultural Food, Energy, Agrofourniture, Chemical \/ Pharmacy Chemistry \u201c. 30th<\/sup>-31st<\/sup> May 2018, Narbonne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiernasz N, Chevalier F, Cardinal M, Cornet J, Rohloff J, J\u00e9r\u00f4me M, Chopin C, Donnay-Moreno C, Skirnisdottir S, Pilet MF, Passerini D. and Leroi F. Gravlaks biopreservation: Impact on organoleptic properties, microbial ecosystem and volatilome. FoodMicro Conference - 26th International ICFMH Conference. 3-6 September 2018, Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin, Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marteinsson VT, Klonowski A, Reynisson E, Farrant G, Bergsten P, Groben R, Skirnisdottir S, Vanhalst J, Vannier P. 2016. Description of microbial diversity at a tidal hydrothermal vent site by cultivation and next generation sequencing (NGS). MaCumba Marine Microbiome Discovery & Innovation. June 27th-30th 2016, Adlershof, Germany,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pampoulie C, Skirnisdottir S, Star B, Jentoft S, J\u00f3nsd\u00f3ttir IG, Hj\u00f6rleifsson E, Thorsteinsson V, P\u00e1lsson \u00d3K, Berg PR, Andersen \u00d8, Magnusdottir S, Helyar SJ, Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir AK. What you see is what you are: Rhodopsin polymorphism in the redfish Sebastes mentella<\/em> and Atlantic cod Gadus morhua<\/em>. Univeristy of Iceland, April 2015, Reykjavik, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helyar SJ, \u00d3skarsson G, \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir G, Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir S, \u00d3lafsson K, Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir AK, Jacobsen JA., Joensen H, Siegstad H, Jansen T, Olsen A, Sigur\u00f0sson S, Gu\u00f0mundsson P, Gr\u00e9goire F, Curti K, Dahle G, Slotte A, Pampoulie C. 2015. Genetic structure and population assignment in Atlantic mackerel. POLSHIFT conference 14th-15th of April 2015, Reykjav\u00edk, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helyar SJ, \u00d3skarsson G, \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir G, \u00d3lafsson K, Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir S, Jacobsen JA, Joensen H, Dahle G, Slotte A, Jansen T, Siegstad H, Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir AK, Gu\u00f0mundsson P, Sigur\u00f0sson S, Olsen A, Castonguay M, Curti K , O'Hea B, Mass J, and Pampoulie C, 2015. Genetic structure and population assignment in Atlantic mackerel. ICES Annual Science Conference 21-25 September 2015, Denmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fridjonsson OH, Hreggvidsson GO, \u00c6varsson A, Sk\u00edrnisdottir S, Hj\u00f6rleifsdottir S, Thorisdottir A, P\u00e9tursd\u00f3ttir S, \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir S, Olgud\u00f3ttir E, Ellertsson B\u00d6, Bj\u00f6rnsd\u00f3ttir S, Plotka M, Kaczorowska AK, Morzywolek A, Makowska J, Kozlowski LP , Bujnicki JM, Kaczorowski T, Kristjansson JK. Bioprospecting viral (meta) genomes for molecular enzymes<\/a>. Biology Conference 2015 (IceBio2015). Nov 5-7th 2015, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pampoulie C, Oskarsson G, Olafsdottir G, Skirnisdottir S, Olafsson K, Jacobsen JA, Joensen H, Siegstad H, Olsen A, Sigurdsson S, Gudmundsson P, Gr\u00e9goire F, Curti K, Dahle G, Slotte A, Helyar S, Danielsdottir AK . Journey of the Atlantic Mackerel into Icelandic waters: Can genetics tell us about its origin? ICES annual Science Conference 23-27 September 2013, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helyar S, Pampoulie C, Oskarsson G, Olafsdottir G, Skirnisdottir S, Jonsson A, Libungan LA, Jacobsen JA, Joensen H, Nielsen HH, Aril Slotte and Anna Kristin Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir Slotte A, Danielsdottir AK. Genetic structure of Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus<\/em> L.) in the Norwegian Sea and adjacent waters. ICES annual Science Conference 23-27 September 2013, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gunnarsson A, Pampoule C, Skirnisdottir S, Danielsdottir AK, \u00deorsteinsson V. Genetic diversity, growth, maturity and migration, of the Atlantic wolffish (Anarhichas lupus<\/em> L.). 2013. Matis report 09-13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groben R, Skirnisdottir S, Ornolfsdottir EB. 2012. Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis<\/em>) and Iceland Scallop (Chlamys islandica<\/em>) in Brei\u00f0afj\u00f6r\u00f0ur: Identification of food sources using a metagenomic approach. Hafr\u00f3 conference March 30, 2012, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Olafsson K, Leknes E, Arnason J, Gunnarsson S, Kristjansson B, Hauksdottir S, Magnusdottir S, Olafsdottir A, Petursdottir M, Thorarensen H, Le Deuff S, Gustavsson A, Kristjansson GO, Bj\u00f8rndal T, Hjorleifsdottir S, Imsland A. Optimization of Icelandic turbot culture 2012. Matis Report 27-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Olafsson K, Folkvord A, Oddgeirsson M, Hauksdottir S, Magnusdottir S, Hjorleifsdottir S, Gunnarsson S, H\u00f8ie H, Skadal J, Steinarsson A, Imsland A. 2012. Turbot - a new colonist from the sea. 2012. Matis Report 25-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexandra M. Klonowski, Anna Krist\u00edn Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir, Kristinn \u00d3lafsson, Ragnar J\u00f3hannsson, Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Steinunn Magn\u00fasd\u00f3ttir. Is your horse intelligent? Genetic analysis and breeding of domestic animals. Lecture: Agricultural Research Council 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Alexandra M. Klonowski, Sigurbj\u00f6rg Hauksd\u00f3ttir, Steinunn Magn\u00fasd\u00f3ttir, Kristinn \u00d3lafsson, Helgi Thorarensen, Einar Svavarsson, Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir. Genetic analysis of char. Agricultural Research Council 2009, 12 - 13 February, 6th year, p. 390-392. Read the article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir, Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Alexandra M. Klonowski, Sigurbj\u00f6rg Hauksd\u00f3ttir, Steinunn Magn\u00fasd\u00f3ttir, Kristinn \u00d3lafsson. Genetic analysis of animals. Paper presented at the Agricultural Research Council 2009, 12 - 13 February, p. 135-138. Read the article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blondal T, Hjorleifsdottir S, Aevarsson A, Fridjonsson OH, Skirnisdottir S, Hermannsdottir AG, Hreggvidsson GO, Smith AV and Kristjansson JK. Discovery and characterization of the first thermostable 5 \u2032 polynucleotide kinase-3 \u2032 phosphatase from the RM378 bacteriophage. Extremophiles conference 2004. Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, MD, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blondal T, Thorisdottir A, Unnsteinsdottir U, Hjorleifsdottir S, Aevarsson A, Fridjonsson OH, Skirnisdottir S, Wheat JO, Hermannsdottir AG, Sigurdsson ST, Hreggvidsson GO, Smith AV, Kristjansson JK. Isolation and characterization of a thermostable RNA ligase 1 from a Thermus scotoductus bacteriophage TS2126 Extremophiles conference 2004. Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, MD, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fridjonsson OH, Hreggvidsson GO, Skirnisdottir S, Hauksdottir S, Marteinsson VTh, Hobel CFV and Kristjansson JK. Retrieval of amylolytic enzymes through GENEMININGTM or environmental metal DNA. Thermophiles conference. September 2003, Exeter, UK. http:\/\/www.ex.ac.uk\/thermophiles\/poster-1.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hjorleifsdottir S, Skirnisdottir S, Thorisdottir A, Aevarsson A, Hreggvidsson GO, Blondal T and Kristjansson JK. Bacteriophages as a source of nucleic acid processing enzymes. Thermophiles conference. September 2003, Exeter, UK.
http:\/\/www.ex.ac.uk\/thermophiles\/poster-2.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blondal T, Fridjonsson OH, Hjorleifsdottir S, Aevarsson A, Skirnisdottir S, Hermannsdottir AG, Hreggvidsson GO, Smith AV and Kristjansson JK. Identification and characterization of a novel thermostable RNA ligase. Beyond the identification of transcribed sequences: functional, evolutionary and expression analysis. 12th International workshop. October 2002, Washington, DC, USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fridjonsson OH, Hreggvidsson GO, Skirnisdottir S, Hauksdottir S, Jonsdottir JB, Magnusdottir S, Baldursdottir S, Marteinsson VTh, Hobel CFV, Hjorleifsdottir S and Kristjansson JK. Retrieval of novel genes from biomass and ecological enrichments with GENEMININGTM. The 4th International Congress on Extremophiles. September 2002, Naples, Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hjorleifsdottir S, Thorisdottir A, Skirnisdottir S, Aevarsson A, Fridjonsson OH, Hermannsdottir AG, Blondal T, Hreggvidsson GO and Kristjansson JK. Genome sequencing of thermophilic bacteriophages. The 4th International Congress on Extremophiles. September 2002, Naples, Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Aevarsson A, Oddsson G, Kjartansson G, Gudjonsdottir G, Marteinsson VTh, Hreggvidsson GO, Hjorleifsdottir S and Kristjansson JK. EcoBrowser; a software for easy documentation of environmental sampling and ecological data. The 4th International Congress on Extremophiles. September 2002, Naples, Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blondal T, Fridjonsson OH, Hjorleifsdottir S, Aevarsson A, Skirnisdottir S, Hermannsdottir AG, Hreggvidsson GO, Smith AV and Kristjansson JK. The first thermostable RNA ligase. The 4th International Congress on Extremophiles. September 2002, Naples, Italy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobel CFV, Marteinsson V.Th, Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO and Kristjansson JK. Accessing novel microbial diversity in sulfide rich hot spring by oligotrophic enrichments. 3rd NorFA workshop on Biology of Thermophiles. August 2001, Lund, Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thorisdottir A, Skirnisdottir S, Hjorleifsdottir S and Kristjansson JK. Phages from hot springs. 3rd NorFA workshop on Biology of Thermophiles. August 2001, Lund, Sweden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobel CFV, Marteinsson VTh, Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO, Petursdottir SK and Kristjansson JK. 16S rDNA-based diversity studies in terrestrial and marine hot springs by using different cell fishing methods. 2nd NorFA workshop on Biology of Thermophiles. June 2000, Reykjavik, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hreggvidsson GO, Horleifsdottir S, Skirnisdottir S, Marteinsson VTh, Petursdottir SK, Hauksdottir S, Olafsdottir S, Holst O and Kristjansson JK. Inventory of biological diversity of Icelandic hot springs based on SSU-rRNA sequencing. Third meeting on Extremophiles as Cell factories. 1999, Graz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hreggvidsson GO, Skrinisdottir S, Hjorleifsdottir S, Marteinsson VTh, Petursdottir SK, Hauksdottir S, Olafsdottir S, Holst O and Kristjanson JK. The diversity of microorganisms in Icelandic hot springs is assessed by analysis of 16S rRNA molecules directly from biomass. Anniversary conference of the Icelandic Society of Biology. November 1999, Reykjavik, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO, Holst O and Kristjansson JK. Insulation and description of the first Thermus strain that can grow primitive on sulfur compounds. Anniversary conference of the Icelandic Society of Biology. November 1999, Reykjavik, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO, Hjorleifsdottir S, Marteinsson VTh, Petursdottir SK, Hauksdottir S, Olafsdottir S, Holst O and Kristjansson JK. Inventory of biological diversity of Icelandic hot springs based on SSU-rRNA sequencing. 1st NorFA workshop on Biology of Thermophiles. September 1999, Bergen, Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hreggvidsson GO, Helgason E, Petursdottir SK, Skirnisdottir S and Kristjansson JK. Population structure of Thermus in hot springs of Iceland. Thermophiles\u00b498 Conference Proceedings. 1998, Brest, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kristjansson JK, Skrirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO, Petursdottir SK, Hjorleifsdottir S and Holst O. Diversity of cultivated and non-cultivated eubacteria in neutral-alkaline hot springs in Iceland. Thermophiles\u00b498 Conference Proceedings. 1998, Brest, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO and Kristjansson JK. Biodiversity in sulphide-rich hot springs. Molecular biology conference in Oddi. 1996, Reykjavik, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GENERAL ARTICLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir, Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Alexandra M. Klonowski, Sigurbj\u00f6rg Hauksd\u00f3ttir, Steinunn Magn\u00fasd\u00f3ttir, Kristinn \u00d3lafsson. Genetic analysis of animals. Paper presented at the Agricultural Research Council 2009, 12 - 13 February, p. 135-138. Read the article<\/a>.

REPORTS \/ Reports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preliminary project for research on the genetic composition of Icelandic herring compared to other stocks in the Northeast Atlantic: Biological diversity and processing properties \/ A pilot study on the multidisciplinary approach for the genetic stock identification of herring in the Northeast Atlantic: Biodiversity, functional and chemical properties. Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Gu\u00f0bj\u00f6rg \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir, Sarah Helyar, Christophe Pampoulie, Gu\u00f0mundur J. \u00d3skarsson, \u00c1sbj\u00f6rn J\u00f3nsson, Jan Arge Jacobsen, Aril Slotte, H\u00f3raldur Joensen, Henrik Hauch Nielsen, L\u00edsa Libungan, Sigurj\u00f3n Arason, Sindri Sigur\u00f0sson, Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir, Anna K. Dan\u00edelsd\u00f3ttir . Mat\u00eds Report 28-13, 43 p. Closed report. Report summary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Kristinn \u00d3lafsson, Eirik Leknes, J\u00f3n \u00c1rnason, Snorri Gunnarsson, Benedikt Kristj\u00e1nsson, Sigurbj\u00f6rg Hauksd\u00f3ttir, Steinunn Magn\u00fasd\u00f3ttir, A\u00f0alhei\u00f0ur \u00d3lafsd\u00f3ttir, Mar\u00eda P\u00e9tursd\u00f3ttir, Helgi Thorarensen, Soizic Le Deuff, Arn\u00fe\u00f3r G\u00fastavsson, Gunnar \u00d6rn Kristj\u00e1nsson, Trond Bj\u00f8rndal, Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir, Albert Imsland. Optimization of Icelandic turbot culture \/ Profitability increase in Icelandic sandeel farming. Mat\u00eds Report 27-12, 46 p. Closed report. Report summary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Kristinn \u00d3lafsson, Arild Folkvord, Matth\u00edas Oddgeirsson, Sigurbj\u00f6rg Hauksd\u00f3ttir, Steinunn Magn\u00fasd\u00f3ttir, Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir, Snorri Gunnarsson, Hans H\u00f8ie, Julie Skadal, Agnar Steinarsson, Albert Imsland. Turbot - a new colonist from the sea \/ Sandhverfa - a new settler from the deep. Mat\u00eds Report 25-12, 44 p. Closed report. Report summary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Sigurbj\u00f6rg Hauksd\u00f3ttir, Kristinn \u00d3lafsson, Christophe Pampouli, Hrafnkell Eir\u00edksson, Steinunn \u00c1. Magn\u00fasd\u00f3ttir, Gu\u00f0mundur H. Gunnarsson, Gu\u00f0mundur \u00d3. Hreggvi\u00f0sson, Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir. Population genetics of the Icelandic Nephrops norvegius<\/em> Stock genetics of lobster in Icelandic waters. Mat\u00eds Report 22-10, 23 p. Report summary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Sigurbj\u00f6rg Hauksd\u00f3ttir, Eyj\u00f3lfur Reynisson, Sigur\u00f0ur Helgason, Gu\u00f0mundur \u00d3skarsson and Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir.  Ichthyophonus hoferi<\/em> infection of herring and other fish \/ Ichthyophonus hoferi<\/em> in infected herring and other fishes. Mat\u00eds Report 35-09, 17 p. Closed report. Report summary.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, \u00deorsteinn Sigur\u00f0sson, \u00d3lafur K. P\u00e1lsson, Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir. Development of a genetic analysis method for species determination of the main marine organisms in Iceland \/ Species identification of Icelandic marine organisms using a genetic analysis technique. Mat\u00eds Report 17-09<\/a>, 23 p.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sigurlaug Sk\u00edrnisd\u00f3ttir, Alexandra M. Klonowski, Sigurbj\u00f6rg Hauksd\u00f3ttir, Kristinn \u00d3lafsson, Helgi Thorarenssen, Einar Svavarsson, Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur Hj\u00f6rleifsd\u00f3ttir. 2008. Genetics kit for char<\/a>. Mat\u00eds report 04-08, 24 pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Briem E, Sigurgislason H, Hreggvidsson GO, Valgeirsdottir S, Jonasson J and Hjorleifsdottir S. 2007. Gender analysis of fish. Mat\u00eds report 42-07.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Schulte I, Hauksdottir S, Olafsson K, Magnusdottir S, Jakobsdottir KB, Pampoule C, Hreggvidsson GO and Hjorleifsdottir S. 2007. Genetic analysis kit for cod. Mat\u00eds Report 13-07. Closed report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hreggvidsson GO, Petursdottir SK, Skirnisdottir S, Marteinsson VTh and Kristjansson. 1999. Research on biodiversity in hot springs in the Hengill area. Interim report 2. Prepared for Hitaveita Reykjav\u00edkur and Landsvirkjun. Report of the Biotechnology Department of the Institute of Technology ITI 99-1 \/ LD01.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hreggvidsson GO, Petursdottir SK, Skirnisdottir S, Marteinsson VTh and Kristjansson JK. 1999. Research on biological diversity in hot springs in the Hengill area. Worked for Hitaveita Reykjav\u00edkur and Landsvirkjun. Report of the Biotechnology Department of the Institute of Technology ITI-LD01.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kristjansson JK, Hreggvidsson GO, Skirnisdottir S, Hjorleifsdottir S, Petursdottir SK, Einarsson S and Marteinsson V.Th. 1999. Biodiversity in hot springs. Further research on the biological diversity of hot springs in the Hengill area. Further research on the ecosystem of hot springs in the bottom of K\u00f6ldukv\u00edslar. Development of methods. Worked for Landsvirkjun, Orkuveita Reykjav\u00edkur and Orkustofnun. Report of the Biotechnology Department of the Institute of Technology LD9902.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Hjorleifsdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO, Kristjansson JK, Torsvik V and Holst O. 1999. Sequence based procedures for determining biodiversity in extreme microbial environments. Nordtest report, Nordic Industry Fund 1377-98.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skirnisdottir S, Hjorleifsdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO and Kristjansson JK. 1999. Sequenced based procedures for determining biodiversity in extreme microbial environments. Nordtest, Nordic Industry Fund 1377-98.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petursdottir SK, Skirnisdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO and Kristjansson JK. 1998. The ecosystem of the hot springs in the Hengill area. An overview of the total diversity of bacteria in sulphide-rich hot springs in Gr\u00e6nsdalur and the diversity of hot springs in \u00d6lkelduh\u00e1ls. Worked for Hitaveita Reykjav\u00edkur. Report of the Biotechnology Department of the Institute of Technology LD-SKP-98.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kristjansson JK, Petursdottir SK, Skirnisdottir S and Hreggvi\u00f0sson GO. 1996. A comprehensive assessment of the ecosystem of the hot springs in the Hengill area. Worked for Hitaveita Reykjav\u00edkur. Report of the Biotechnology Department of the Institute of Technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 
PRIVACY \/ Patents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aevarsson A, Blondal T, Fridjonsson OH, Skirnisdottir S, Hjorleifsdottir S, Hreggvidsson GO and Kristjansson JK. 2007. Methods of use for thermostable RNA ligases. 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