Dna

jlutkenhouse · #1 Apr 19, 2006, 07:17 AM

Can DNA material be extracted from feces?

fredg · Apr 19, 2006, 07:32 AM

HI,
Yes, in both humans and animals.
In humans, it's used for cancer purposes, as illustrated at:
http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/content/extract/49/7/1185

It can also be used to trace animals, but only for limited purposes.
Best wishes.



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