Impact of Sonication Washing on Nuclei Counts in Hair Roots

    February 2025 in “ Journal of Forensic Sciences
    Stephanie M. Betts, Ivette A. Espinoza Quiroga, Linda M. Otterstatter, Joseph Donfack
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    Studysummary The study found that sonication washing of hair roots with fewer than 50 visible nuclei could reduce the number of nuclei available for DNA extraction and STR typing, suggesting that for laboratories focused on nuDNA analysis, a gentler washing method might be adequate.
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