preserving dna

[Ron Gatrelle]

Chris J. Durden <drdn at mail.utexas.edu> wrote:

> I have heard that the latest, cutting edge research technique is to
>         cut the wings off and dry in glassine envelopes
>              put the body in absolute alcohol to preserve the DNA!
>
This brings up a good subject. My understanding is that water destroys the
DNA and that a specific alcohol is to be used. Which?  Some may be
preserving tissue for future analysis in vain if not using the correct
medium.
Ron


 
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