Don’t Package DNA in a Plastic
Hsien over at Genetic and Health posted a question on Forensic DNA which goes like this: Why can’t DNA samples and other biological specimens for DNA testing be packaged in plastic?
She then asked that maybe CSI Fanatics already know the answer. Any volunteers?
Hsien (based on my stock knowledge), how about the evidence may contain some moisture that will grow bacteria thereby destroying it’s DNA structure?
Anyways, Hsien’s complete answer is found here.
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3 opinions for Don’t Package DNA in a Plastic
Hsien Lei
Jul 30, 2006 at 8:16 am
Cheater…. ;) :P
Milo Riano
Jul 31, 2006 at 5:21 am
Hahaha, hey I was number 1 in our science class in school plus I won a lot of quiz bee’s. :)
Cede Cidell
Jul 31, 2006 at 3:18 pm
Because they are sensitive, & the plastic could contaminate the samples.
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