Evaluation of fecal samples as a valid source of DNA by comparing paired blood and fecal samples from American bison (Bison bison)
Abstract Background The collection and analysis of fecal DNA is a common practice, especially when dealing with wildlife species that are difficult to track or capture. While fecal DNA is known to be lower quality than traditional sources of DNA, such as blood or other tissues, few investigations ha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Genetics |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-019-0722-3 |