A Simple Method to Extract DNA from Hair Shafts Using Enzymatic Laundry Powder

    July 2013 in “ PLoS ONE ”
    Zheng Guan, Yu Zhou, Liu Jinchuan, Xiaoling Jiang, Sicong Li, Shuming Yang, Ailiang Chen
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    Studysummary This study found that a new method using enzymatic laundry powder effectively extracts DNA from hair shafts, showing promise for genome-wide DNA analyses. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    A method was developed to extract DNA from hair shafts using enzymatic laundry powder and PCR buffer, completing the process in under 2 hours. The method was validated using fluorescence spectroscopy and PCR, showing good efficiency and repeatability. This approach was expected to enhance the use of hair shafts for genome-wide DNA analyses.
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