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
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