Comparison of sample types from white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) for DNA extraction and analyses
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Abstract
Collection of biological samples for DNA is necessary in a variety of disciplines including disease epidemiology, landscape genetics, and forensics. Quantity and quality of DNA varies depending on the method of collection or media available for collection (e.g., blood, tissue, fecal). Blood is the most common sample collected in vials or on Whatman Flinders Technology Associates (FTA) cards with short- and long-term storage providing adequate DNA for study objectives. The focus of this study was to determine if biological samples stored on Whatman FTA Elute cards were a reasonable alternative to traditional DNA sample collection, storage, and extraction. Tissue, nasal swabs, and ocular fluid were collected from white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). Tissue samples and nasal swabs acted as a control to compare extraction and DNA suitability for microsatellite analysis for nasal swabs and ocular fluid extracted from FTA Elute cards. We determined that FTA Elute cards improved the extraction time and storage of samples and that nasal swabs and ocular fluid containing pigmented fluid were reasonable alternatives to traditional tissue DNA extractions.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Comparison of sample types from white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) for DNA extraction and analyses |
| Series title | Scientific Reports |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41598-021-89390-2 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Nature Publications |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Leetown |
| Description | 10003, 7 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
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