X-Message-Number: 7036 Date: Wed, 09 Oct 1996 22:12:31 -0400 From: Brent Fox <> Subject: DNA preservation From: Brent Fox <> Date: Oct. 9, 1996 To: Martin R. Olah In Message #7029 Martin R. Olah wrote: >Wouldn't saving a few hairs in an vial or something provide an adequate >DNA sample? I've been unable to verify this, but I'm sure someone on Cryonet >can say with some authority. From my understanding, the hair sample should have the follicle attached. Blood and epithelial cells are also excellent sources for DNA. The samples should be placed in some type of protectant for long term storage. Brent *********************************************************** Brent Fox PGP FINGERPRINT 1E 19 41 F9 32 32 2F 70 4D C4 FB 14 3B E8 F0 50 Public key available upon request. *********************************************************** Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=7036