Extracting, storing and distributing DNA for a birth cohort study.
Issues surrounding DNA extraction from biological samples are discussed, together with details of storage and distribution methods. The benefits of laying down immortalised cell lines are described.
Jones
Richard
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Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, Department of Community Based Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK. cdrwj@bristol.ac.uk
D002460:Cell Line / Q000378:metabolism; D002499:Centrifugation, Density Gradient / Q000379:methods; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003219:Confidentiality / Q000941:ethics; D004247:DNA / Q000097:blood / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting / Q000941:ethics / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000941:ethics; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D013048:Specimen Handling / Q000592:standards*
D004247:DNA