Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction has considerably evolved since it was initially
performed back in 1869. It is the first step required for many of the available downstream …

APOL1 variants are associated with HIV-associated nephropathy and FSGS in African
Americans. The prevalence of these variants in African populations with CKD in HIV-1 …

Since domestication, farm animals have played a key role to increase the prosperity of
humankind, while animal welfare (AW) is debated even today. This paper aims to …

Previous genome-wide association studies have identified dozens of susceptibility loci for
sporadic Alzheimer's disease, but few of these loci have been validated in longitudinal …

The implications associated with the emergence of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) are
dangerous, and there is an urgent need for their effective removal from the environment. The …

Genomic DNA obtained from patient whole blood samples is a key element for genomic
research. Advantages and disadvantages, in terms of time-efficiency, cost-effectiveness and …

Background Although genetic variation is believed to contribute to an individual's
susceptibility to major depressive disorder, genome-wide association studies have not yet …

There is no 'one'procedure for extracting DNA from the whole blood of both mammals and
birds, since each species has a unique property that require different methods to release its …

All organisms have Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) within their cells. DNA is a complex
molecule that contains all of the information necessary to build and maintain an organism …

Background. In Ethiopia, livestock contributes 45% of agricultural GDP. Despite the
economic role played by the sector, there have been little efforts to genetically improve the …