Review of Different DNA Extraction Methods in Hair Shafts

October 2012 in “ Zhongguo shengwu gongcheng zazhi ”

Zheng Guan, Ailiang Chen

TLDR Effective DNA extraction from hair shafts is crucial for genetic studies.

The document reviewed various DNA extraction methods from hair shafts over the past 30 years, highlighting the challenges due to the small quantities of DNA and the presence of impurities like keratin and pigment. It concluded that the method of extraction was crucial for obtaining high-efficiency DNA from hair shafts, providing valuable insights for noninvasive genetic studies in both human and nonhuman populations.

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