Here’s a recent low-cost method for extracting DNA from tape lifts: ~£0.12/sample vs. £3.50/sample for commercial kits, with comparable results for saliva and blood.
Developed for forensic purposes (Kuffel et al., 2024), it might also be useful for household molds or other tape-based sampling.
Developed for forensic purposes (Kuffel et al., 2024), it might also be useful for household molds or other tape-based sampling.
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Tape lifts: Kuffel et al. (2024). https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910723000452
Cotton swabs: Gray et al. (2023). https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1872497323000236
Paper/cardboard: Kuffel et al. (2024b). https://sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589871X23001407