Examination of pretreatment methods for DNA extraction from nails

• Published in: Forensic science international. Genetics supplement series Vol. 8; pp. 110 - 111
• Main Authors: Ochiai, Eriko, Asogawa, Minoru, Irie, Wataru, Sasaki, Chizuko, Nakamaru, Naomi, Sakamoto, Momoko, Nagato, Junpei, Saito, Junichiro, Sugisawa, Masatoshi, Satoh, Fumiko
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2022
• Subjects: DNA extraction; Nail; Personal identification; Personal identification; DNA extraction; Nail

In the conventional method of DNA extraction from nails, it takes approximately half a day to dissolve the nails. In this study, we examined whether using the HOrizontal Nail MAshing (HONMA) method, in which pressure is applied to the nail to crush it flat and increase its surface area, would improv...