A method for extracting DNA from hard tissues for use in forensic identification

• Main Authors: Jarunya Samsuwan, Thanutham Somboonchokepisal, Thunyathorn Akaraputtiporn, Tunwarut Srimuang, Phuris Phuengsukdaeng, Aunchulee Suwannarat, Apiwat Mutirangura, Nakarin Kitkumthorn
• Other Authors: Chulalongkorn University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Neuroscience; Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/45012
• Institution: Mahidol University

© 2018, Spandidos Publications. All rights reserved. With deceased and decayed bodies, personal identification is performed using hard tissue DNA, commonly extracted from bone. The quantity and quality of DNA used in the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification step is critical for a successful...