Current bacterial DNA-typing methods are typically based on gel-based fingerprinting methods. As such, they access a limited complement of genetic information and many independent restriction enzymes or probes are required to achieve statistical rigor and confidence in the resulting pattern of DNA fragments. Furthermore, statistical comparison of gel-based fingerprints is complex and nonstandar...

Many carcinogens leave a unique mutational fingerprint in the human genome. These mutational fingerprints manifest as specific types of mutations often clustering at certain genomic loci in tumor genomes from carcinogen-exposed individuals. To develop a high-throughput method for detecting the mutational fingerprint of carcinogens, we have devised a cost-, time- and labor-effective strategy, in...

A total of 65 blood samples collected from Holstein cattle were employed for DNA extraction. Genomic DNA were amplified by means of random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD). One hundred and one random primers (Operon kits OPAA, OPAO, OPAV, OPC, OPE and OPA-06) were used for polymerase chain reactions (PCR). The PCR products were size fractionated by means of electrophoresis in agarose gel, trans...

Abstract Background There are notable developments in the field of DNA analysis and recognition, still fingerprint remains most preferred approach for obtaining substantial forensic evidences. The identification individuals through pattern comparison has been used ages, but it becomes less effective when is blurred, partial nature or not found database. Thus, recent advances analytical techniqu...

Latent fingerprints are commonly recovered from crime scenes using tape lifts. Advancements in the sensitivity of DNA testing allow for DNA profiles from these “touch”, tape lift samples to be obtained. One drawback to DNA typing of tape lifts is that the adhesive material on the tape may inhibit DNA recovery. The purpose of this study was to maximize the recovery of DNA from the adhesive mater...

This study estimated to what extent tuberculosis transmission in the Netherlands depends on the age and sex of source cases. DNA fingerprints of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates were matched to patient information in the Netherlands Tuberculosis Register for 1993-1998. Clusters were defined as groups of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis whose isolates had identical DNA fingerprints. Sourc...

A genome-independent microarray and new statistical techniques were used to genotype Bacillus strains and quantitatively compare DNA fingerprints with the known taxonomy of the genus. A synthetic DNA standard was used to understand process level variability and lead to recommended standard operating procedures for microbial forensics and clinical diagnostics.

We genotyped strawberry cultivars by two newly selected and two previously reported SSR markers. All four markers produced interpretable electropherograms from 75 accessions consisting of 72 Fragaria × ananassa cultivars or lines and three octoploid Fragaria species accessions. These SSR markers were highly polymorphic; in particular, one of the newly developed markers, FxaHGA02P13, was capable...