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  • Apr 19, 2006, 07:17 AM
    jlutkenhouse
    Dna
    Can DNA material be extracted from feces?
  • Apr 19, 2006, 07:32 AM
    fredg
    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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