Comparison of DNA stabilizers and storage conditions on preserving fecal microbiota profiles
Background/purpose: Appropriate storage of fecal samples is a critical step for the unbiased analysis of microbial communities in metagenomic studies. Rapid freezing at −80 °C is usually considered to be best practice, but this approach is challenging. DNA stabilizing kits may provide a more conveni...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-12-01
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Series: | Journal of the Formosan Medical Association |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664620300176 |