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Introduction

Home > DNA Extraction & Quantitation > Chelex^® 100 Extraction > Introduction

Extraction procedures using Chelex^® 100 (Bio-Rad Laboratories) are popular in the forensic science community because they save time, reduce costs, simplify extractions, reduce safety risks, and minimize potential for contamination. Chelex^® 100, a chelating resin, is used to successfully extract DNA from many forensic samples, including bloodstains, tissue, hair, and bone. 01, 02, 03, 04, 05

Click here to visit Bio-Rad's website and learn more about Chelex^® 100.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit of instruction, the student shall be able to:

• List steps involved in extracting DNA using the Chelex^® method.
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the Chelex^® method for use of organic extraction in order to be consistent with the organic module.

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